An Encouraging Word

Today’s Encouragement is, “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25 NLT An Encouraging Word –  There’s plenty in this world to worry about! Plenty of discouraging things! The economy, wars, cultural upheaval, pandemics, … this list is endless!  The information about these situations is also limitless, everywhere we turn…Continue reading “An Encouraging Word”

Day And Night

Today’s Encouragement is, “But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.” Psalm 1:2-3 NLT Day and Night –  This psalm describes a person who desiresContinue reading “Day And Night”

By Every Word

Today’s Encouragement is, “But he answered, It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 ESV By Every Word – We live by every word from God; it is our spiritual food. Bread only nourishes the body; God’s Word nourishes ourContinue reading “By Every Word”

Your Word In My Heart

Today’s Encouragement is, “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 NLT Your Word In My Heart –  I confess, I began with envy.  I envied those who knew God’s Word and could easily quote it accurately.  I wanted to be like that.  My motivation was ego, but GodContinue reading “Your Word In My Heart”

Living and Active

Today’s Encouragement is,” For the word of God is living and active.” Hebrews 4:12a ESV Living and Active – His Word: Many people say, “I just can’t understand the Bible. It’s too complicated. So, I just listen to what the preacher says.” My friend, the Bible is God’s Truth provided to you and me, carefullyContinue reading “Living and Active”

My Words Will Never

Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.” Matthew 24:35 NLT My Words Will Never – What a fantastic thought!  Jesus’ words will never disappear, even though all of creation does!   In our world, we are surrounded and even bombarded by words. We hear words from influential peopleContinue reading “My Words Will Never”

Remains Forever

Today’s Encouragement is, “As the Scriptures say, ‘People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.’ And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.”  1 Peter 1:24-25 NLT Remains Forever –  MostContinue reading “Remains Forever”

We Live By Every Word

Today’s Encouragement is, “He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.” Deuteronomy 8:3b NLT We live by every word –  Too often, in the daily busyness of this life, we find ourselves tossed around, discouraged,Continue reading “We Live By Every Word”

The Word is Alive!

Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 4:12 NLT For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. The Word Is Alive – Because His Word is alive and powerful, when we read itContinue reading “The Word is Alive!”