The Very Essence

Today’s Encouragement is, “The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.”  Psalm 119:160 NLT The Very Essence –  At times, we need to be reminded that certain things are true and are the foundation of our faith. These are the Bible Truths; God’s Word is True.  “His Words willContinue reading “The Very Essence”

The Truth

Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’” John 14:6a NLT The Truth – Jesus spoke the truth, always! And here He explains… that He, Himself, IS the Truth!   He doesn’t say, as some may think, “I know the Truth,” nor “I can teach you some true things,”Continue reading “The Truth”

This I Declare

Today’s Encouragement is, “This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.” Psalm 91:2 NLT This I Declare – “Well, I declare!” was an old expression of surprise or delight.   Consider with me: What is a declaration?  What do you chooseContinue reading “This I Declare”

It Is Good

Today’s Encouragement is, “It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening.” Psalm 92:2 NLT It is Good – You may have heard this verse reflected in succinct and sage prayer advice, “Ask Him every morning and thank Him every night.”   When we wake, before anything else, weContinue reading “It Is Good”

Hope When I Remember

Today’s Encouragement is, “Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” Lamentations 3:21-23 NLT Hope when I remember- Jeremiah wrote the sorrow-filled book of Lamentations to express his grief and theContinue reading “Hope When I Remember”

With Compassion

Today’s Encouragement is, “When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. ‘Don’t cry!’ he said.” Luke 7:13 NLT With Compassion –   There’s something beautiful about this word – Compassion. Overflowing from Jesus’ heart – to this grieving woman. In other passages, the Compassion of Jesus is also evident. “When he saw the crowds,Continue reading “With Compassion”