How Deep His Love

Today’s Encouragement is, “And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.” Ephesians 3:18 NLT How Deep His Love –  Love – almost universally – we write about it, sing songs about it, and dedicate our time, money, energy,Continue reading “How Deep His Love”

I Myself Will

Today’s Encouragement is, “For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will search and find my sheep.” Ezekiel 34:11 NLT I Myself Will – God spoke to His servant Ezekiel about the leaders of His people. They were taking advantage of the people, and He had had enough! “I will rescue my flockContinue reading “I Myself Will”

God Is Love

Today’s Encouragement is, “God is love.” 1 John 4:8b NLT. God is Love- His Love is perfect and pure. Ours, of course, is far from it.  Sin, flesh, wants, needs, and desires taint our love. We use the word too loosely. But God doesn’t use the word loosely; he makes no mistake, no exaggeration –Continue reading “God Is Love”

Rely Only On God

Today’s Encouragement is, “In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.” 2 Corinthians 1:9 NLT Rely Only on God – Paul describes in the previous verses that he had recently experienced so much trouble that he thoughtContinue reading “Rely Only On God”

You Must Love

Today’s Encouragement is, “You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39 You Must Love – Jesus said that these two commandments summarize the Old Testament!  “TheContinue reading “You Must Love”

If You Forgive – part 2

Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 6:14-15 NLT If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But your Father will not forgive your sins if you refuse to forgive others. If You Forgive- This is the Truth, but it’s a hard truth. You may not like hearing it; I don’t reallyContinue reading “If You Forgive – part 2”

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”