Today’s Encouragement is, “I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.” Philippians 3:9b NLT Righteous Through Faith – Righteousness gets a bad rap these days. The word conjures up thoughts ofContinue reading “Righteous Through Faith”
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The Strength of My Heart
Today’s Encouragement is, “My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.” Psalm 73:26 NLT The Strength of My Heart – We don’t want to be weak, sick, defeated, helpless, in need, broken, or beaten down by life, people, or circumstances… butContinue reading “The Strength of My Heart”
Forgive Someone
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Peter came to him and asked, ‘Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?’ ‘No, not seven times,’ Jesus replied, ‘but seventy times seven!’” Matthew 18:21-22 Forgive Someone – Would you like to be free from the pain of the past? Freed from both the harmContinue reading “Forgive Someone”
Everyone who seeks, finds
Today’s Encouragement is, “For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:8 NLT Everyone who seeks, finds – We find what we’re looking for. Jesus said it! Of course, He was speaking of spiritual matters, but this is Truth! One person believes thatContinue reading “Everyone who seeks, finds”
You Will Have Life
Today’s Encouragement is, “But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.” John 20:31 NLT You will have life – John, a dear personal friend of Jesus, sumsContinue reading “You Will Have Life”
Become Powerful
Today’s Encouragement is, “But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall.” 2 Chronicles 26:16a NLT Become Powerful- The Old Testament kings often served God faithfully in their early years while their kingdom was being established. But when they became powerful and full of pride in all their accomplishments,Continue reading “Become Powerful”
I AM
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, before Abraham was even born, I AM!’” John 8:58 NLT I AM – Ever notice the perfect confidence of Jesus? He speaks The Truth in His Absolute Authority. Does “I AM” sound familiar? [When Moses asked God at the burning bush, Who do I tellContinue reading “I AM”
Public Reading of Scripture
Today’s Encouragement is, “Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.” 1 Timothy 4:13 ESV Public Reading of Scripture – Ever notice this? Whenever the Bible is read, usually in a church service… We glaze over. We think, “When will he finish?” “I can read this myself anytimeContinue reading “Public Reading of Scripture”
Never Again
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he says, ‘I will never again remember their sins and lawless deeds.’” Hebrews 10:17 NLT Never Again – Did you see that? Read that? Hear that? These are God’s words. He will never again remember our sins, crime, filthy or careless or hate-filled words, thoughts, or deeds! Never! Now, we don’tContinue reading “Never Again”
Blot Out
Today’s Encouragement is, “Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.” Psalms 51:1 NLT Blot out – Blot! Think of the pen and ink used to write in ancient times. Erasing wasn’t possible. The only way to remove a mistakeContinue reading “Blot Out”
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