What You Ought

Today’s Encouragement is, “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” James 4:17 NLT What You Ought –  “Wait, how is this encouraging?”  Bear with me, please.   The other day, I saw a lady in a stalled car on a city street.  I felt like I should stop andContinue reading “What You Ought”

Your Servant Is Listening

Today’s Encouragement is, “So he said to Samuel, ‘Go and lie down again, and if someone calls again, say, ‘Speak, LORD, your servant is listening.’” 1 Samuel 3:9 NLT Your Servant Is Listening –  The last three days, we’ve considered ways that God might choose to speak to us.  They are through the written word thatContinue reading “Your Servant Is Listening”

He Will Tell You

Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me.” John 16:13-14Continue reading “He Will Tell You”

Encourage One Another

Today’s Encouragement is, “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Hebrews 3:13 NIV Encourage One Another –  Daily!  We can encourage each other!  Other translations read, “exhort”, or “warn” each other.  This is God’s message to us through others, through His people. Continue reading “Encourage One Another”

Hear His Voice

Today’s Encouragement is, “Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled.” Hebrews 3:15b NLT Hear His Voice –  Many (most) believe that anyone who claims to hear God’s voice is insane.  It was true even in Jesus’ day.  Even the most respected scholars are skeptical of someone actually “hearingContinue reading “Hear His Voice”

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”