Today’s Encouragement is, “And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life.” Matthew 19:29 NLT For My Sake – Remember when Jesus called his disciples? They immediately leftContinue reading “For My Sake”
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A New Life
Today’s Encouragement is, “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT A New Life – We say – “Yes, I believe that. But” and add something like this… “I’m not always completely sure.” “I’m not aContinue reading “A New Life”
They Who Wait
Today’s Encouragement is, “But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 ESV They who wait – We just don’t like to wait—on anything! We want fast food, convenience stores,Continue reading “They Who Wait”
The Heavens Proclaim
Today’s Encouragement is, “The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day, they continue to speak; night after night, they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Psalm 19:1-3 NLT The Heavens Proclaim – In silence, without the need for man’sContinue reading “The Heavens Proclaim”
Keep On
Today’s Encouragement is, “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Luke 11:9 NLT Keep On – Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Teach us to pray.”(v1) He responded with whatContinue reading “Keep On”
Never Give Up
Today’s Encouragement is, “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT Never Give Up – We might be tempted to give up on our prayers at times. Seeing little to no results for weeks, months, or years… we are such impatientContinue reading “Never Give Up”
Be Perfect
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus said to him, ‘If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’” Matthew 19:21 ESV Be Perfect – He prided himself on his efforts to be good, obeying the Law of Moses in everyContinue reading “Be Perfect”
Only Little Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “I tell you, her sins-and they are many-have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.” Luke 7:47 NLT Only Little Love – We might be tempted to say, “Well, I’m a pretty good person. I take care of myContinue reading “Only Little Love”
The Measure You Use
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38 ESV The Measure You Use – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither areContinue reading “The Measure You Use”
Right With God
Today’s Encouragement is, “And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God.” Romans 8:10 NLT Right With God – The word righteousness means right with God. We have been made right… God did this for us;Continue reading “Right With God”
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