Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:13b NLT …and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. You Must Forgive – We often say, “I know I’m supposed to forgive others, but…” My friend, it isn’t optional. It isn’t based on your feelings, your opinion, how deeply you were hurt,Continue reading “You Must Forgive”
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Rebels
Today’s Encouragement is Isaiah 31:6 NLT Though you are such wicked rebels, my people, come and return to the LORD. Rebels – Throughout biblical history, people rebelled against God, and we still do! The pattern is clear and consistent, repeated dozens of times over the centuries, and it is recorded for us to learn aboutContinue reading “Rebels”
Put On
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:9b-10 NLT for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. Put on – There are several references in Chapter 3 to ‘putting on’ and ‘taking off.’ Continue reading “Put On”
You Are Not Controlled
Today’s Encouragement is Romans 8:9 NLT But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. The Spirit controls you if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.) You are not controlledContinue reading “You Are Not Controlled”
They Have Defeated Him
Today’s Encouragement is Revelation 12:10b-11a NLT For the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down to earth- the one who accuses them before our God day and night. And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. They Have Defeated Him – Notice past tense, theContinue reading “They Have Defeated Him”
He Ran
Today’s Encouragement is Luke 15:20 NLT So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. He Ran – Ever wonder what God is really like? What He thinksContinue reading “He Ran”
Listen To Me
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 81:13 NLT Oh, that my people would listen to me! Oh, that Israel would follow me, walking in my paths! Listen to me – God speaks to His children. He speaks in unlimited ways, for He has no limits. Primarily through the Holy Spirit living within us, and also throughContinue reading “Listen To Me”
The Way
Today’s Encouragement is John 14:6 NLT Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” The Way – Jesus didn’t quibble; He didn’t dance around the issue. He simply stated the Truth. He is The Way, The Truth, and The Life! GotContinue reading “The Way”
Appears Over You
Today’s Encouragement is Isaiah 60:2 NLT Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the LORD rises and appears over you. Appears Over You – We often need to be reminded (well, at least I do) that this world does not control us. We are in thisContinue reading “Appears Over You”
This is How
Today’s Encouragement is Luke 11:2-4 NLT Jesus said, “This is how you should pray: “Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. Give us each day the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation.” ThisContinue reading “This is How”