Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 121:5 ESV The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is your shade on your right hand. The Lord Is Your Keeper – “I don’t need no keeper!” “Oh, really? You don’t? You’ve got everything figured out, never need any help? Got some news for ya-” There are times when we needContinue reading “Your Keeper”
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Perfect Peace
Today’s Encouragement is Isaiah 26:3 NLT You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you. Perfect Peace – We might respond, “Really? Perfect peace? God will keep us in Perfect Peace? If we fix our thoughts on Him? Really Lord? This is kinda hard to believe…Continue reading “Perfect Peace”
Rescue Me
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 119:146 NLT I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. Rescue Me – There’s no place in God’s word where He says, “You made your bed, now sleep in it!” He never says, “You made this mess, you deserve it.” He doesn’t say, “It’s your faultContinue reading “Rescue Me”
God Spoke
Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 1:1-2a NLT Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God Spoke – This book begins with reflection, long ago… then the subject – “God spoke.” In many differentContinue reading “God Spoke”
Turn Away
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Peter 3:10-11 NLT For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” Turn Away – We often mightContinue reading “Turn Away”
By The Hands Of
Today’s Encouragement is Acts 19:11 ESV And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul. By the hands of – Notice it does not read, “Paul was doing extraordinary miracles by using God’s power…” It is God Himself who does the miraculous work… certainly, He often uses people to do His work, HisContinue reading “By The Hands Of”
By Every Word
Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 4:4 NLT But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” By Every Word – How much do you eat each day? Many of us have to watch carefully what we eat. Too muchContinue reading “By Every Word”
Don’t Let
Today’s Encouragement is John 14:1 NLT “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. Don’t Let – Jesus instructed us to Trust in Him just as we Trust in God. And notice the way He puts it… “Don’t Let…” your heart be worried… He could have said, ‘When youContinue reading “Don’t Let”
But With God
Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 19:25-26 NLT The disciples were astounded. “Then who in the world can be saved?” they asked. Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” But With God – At times we all need to remember some of the foundational truths ofContinue reading “But With God”
The Lord Will Help
Today’s Encouragement is 2 Timothy 2:7 NLT. Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things. The Lord Will Help – The writings of Paul comprise almost 2/3 of the NT. These words are from God through Paul to us. Think about what he says, what is written forContinue reading “The Lord Will Help”
