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”
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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”
What You Have Done
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 143:4-5 NLT I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works and think about what you have done. What You Have Done – David the king, a fierce warrior, a man after God’s own heart… had his moments…Continue reading “What You Have Done”
Control Your Mind
Today’s Encouragement is Romans 8:6 NLT So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Control Your Mind – Once you think about it for a second, it’s not really rocket science, is it? If the sinful nature is in control,Continue reading “Control Your Mind”
Compassion
Today’s Encouragement is Luke 15:20 “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” Compassion – The Prodigal Son parable, told by Jesus, is a rich and enlightening message of God’s loveContinue reading “Compassion”
To Share With Others
Today’s Encouragement is 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 NLT You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left overContinue reading “To Share With Others”
Endures Forever
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 136:1 NLT Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Endures Forever – Again, Give Thanks… and why? Well, this entire psalm/song provides many reasons… but to begin with… because His Faithful Love Endures Forever! Notice that our thankfulness is entirely dependent on God, whatContinue reading “Endures Forever”
Be Strong
Today’s Engagement is Joshua 1:9 NLT This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Be Strong – Three times in chapter one God instructs, well, He commands Joshua to ‘Be Strong and Courageous!’ Three times! Now, if Joshua wasContinue reading “Be Strong”