Today’s Encouragement is 1 Timothy 1:16 NLT But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. A Prime Example – Paul recognized thatContinue reading “A Prime Example”
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Listen Carefully
Today’s Encouragement is Deuteronomy 5:1 NLT Moses called all the people of Israel together and said, “Listen carefully, Israel. Hear the decrees and regulations I am giving you today, so you may learn them and obey them! Listen Carefully – In Deuteronomy 5:6-21 God spells out the eternal wisdom of life, called the ten commandments.Continue reading “Listen Carefully”
Forgiving Each Other
Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 4:32 NLT Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Forgiving One Another – Often people say, “I know I need to forgive, but I just can’t!” or “I’m really trying to forgive them”. This isn’t optional, a “try to doContinue reading “Forgiving Each Other”
The Lord Forgave You
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:13 NLT Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. The Lord Forgave You – Living with people, friendship, marriage, co-workers, neighbors, acquaintances… always, always, always… results in someone becoming offended! At one point or another… itContinue reading “The Lord Forgave You”
Made You Alive
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 2:13 NLT You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. Made You Alive – We were dead… Then God made us alive… With Christ… And forgave all… Ever thinkContinue reading “Made You Alive”
More Like Him
Today’s Encouragement is 2 Corinthians 3:18b NLT And the Lord-who is the Spirit-makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. More like Him – Is it possible that some of us are stuck asking God to do… what He has already done? And further, because we are ‘stuck’,Continue reading “More Like Him”
With All
Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 22:37 NLT Jesus replied, “You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.” With All – Jesus states that this is the Greatest commandment. The most important. Why didn’t He simply say, “You shall love the Lord your God.” Why didContinue reading “With All”