Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 75:9 NLT But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. Always Proclaim – I will – (a decision) Always – (in all circumstances) Proclaim – (speak, sing, think about) Consider with me: what are the thoughts, the words,Continue reading “Always Proclaim”
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Wisdom From Above
Today’s Encouragement is James 3:17 NLT But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. Wisdom From Above – OfContinue reading “Wisdom From Above”
Tame The Tongue
Today’s Encouragement is James 3:8-9 NLT but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes, it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes, it curses those who have been made in the image of God. Tame The Tongue – Strange… The power of our words… like aContinue reading “Tame The Tongue”
To Teach
Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 5:2 NLT and he began to teach them. To Teach – Throughout the Bible, God teaches us. The word is used hundreds of times in the Old and New Testaments. Jesus was most often called “Teacher”. It’s almost as if, stay with me for a moment, we were in school, andContinue reading “To Teach”
His Own Children
Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 12:7 NLT As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father? His Own Children – We have all seen the tragic results of a child who never was disciplined. Perhaps alsoContinue reading “His Own Children”
The Lord Disciplines
Today’s Encouragement Is Hebrews 12:6 NLT For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child. The Lord Disciplines – “Wait just a minute, I think I’ll pass! I don’t want any discipline; I’m an adult now, but thanks anyway.” If we’re honest, there are aspects of thisContinue reading “The Lord Disciplines”
Great Joy
Today’s Encouragement is James 1:2 NLT Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. Great Joy – For context, consider this from Isaiah 55:9 NLT “For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways andContinue reading “Great Joy”
Please God
Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 13:16 NLT And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Please God – When we see these two words together, we might automatically think, “Please, God, I need…!” or some such pleading request. But this isn’t the context. Here,Continue reading “Please God”
A Second Time
Today’s Encouragement is Jonah 3:1 NLT Then the LORD spoke to Jonah a second time. A Second Time – So, what is encouraging about this? Well, for starters, the first time didn’t go very well. It was a terrible mess! Everyone knows about poor old Jonah’s miserable failure to respond to God’s call faithfully. TheContinue reading “A Second Time”
The Race
Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 12:1b NLT …let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. The Race – God has set a race before us… We are to run in this race…Continue reading “The Race”
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