Renewed Every Day

Today’s Encouragement is, “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 NLT Renewed Every Day – There are seasons of life when we become more aware of certain truths. When we are ill, injured, or maybe a birthday milestone passes, weContinue reading “Renewed Every Day”

You Are Not Controlled

Today’s Encouragement is Romans 8:9 NLT But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. The Spirit controls you if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.) You are not controlledContinue reading “You Are Not Controlled”

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”

By The Hands Of

Today’s Encouragement is Acts 19:11 ESV And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul. By the hands of – Notice it does not read, “Paul was doing extraordinary miracles by using God’s power…” It is God Himself who does the miraculous work… certainly, He often uses people to do His work, HisContinue reading “By The Hands Of”

Was Pleased

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 1:19 NLT For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ. Was Pleased – It seems a strange expression of God’s perspective of Jesus… God was pleased, to live in Christ… What could this mean?  Remember when Jesus was baptized, God said, Matthew 3:17b ESV “This is myContinue reading “Was Pleased”

His Body

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 1:18a NLT Christ is also the head of the church, which is his body. His Body – ‘Jesus is head of…’ He’s in charge, the leader, founder, designer, and the eternal power of…   The head is the dwelling place for the mind, thoughts, wisdom, direction and guidance. ‘the church…’ We believersContinue reading “His Body”

Your New Nature

Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 4:23-24 NLT Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God-truly righteous and holy. Your New Nature – Notice that we already have this new nature! We don’t need to work to get it.  And we can put on either nature.Continue reading “Your New Nature”

Keep On Doing Good

Today’s Encouragement is Romans 2:7 NLT He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. Keep On Doing Good- Remember that we are saved by God’s Grace, our salvation comes from Jesus, and by our faith in Him, alone.  We’re notContinue reading “Keep On Doing Good”