Today’s Encouragement is, “You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever.” Hebrews 10:34 NLT Better Things Waiting – How is it possible to accept, with joy,Continue reading “Better Things Waiting”
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Consider It
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” (James 1:2 NLT) Consider It – Yesterday, we discussed the “Great Joy” available to believers when facing trials, troubles, sorrows, or pain. This perspective is ours to choose. We can “consider it” asContinue reading “Consider It”
Great Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” James 1:2 NLT Great Joy Why do so many good people — believers, even praying people — suffer in so many different ways? We all experience the pain of these troubles at times,Continue reading “Great Joy”
Hope
Today’s Encouragement is, “We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it.)” Romans 8:24 NLT Hope – The original language of the New Testament is Greek, and the Greek word “elpizo,” translated here as “Hope,” means “to wait with joy and full confidence.”Continue reading “Hope”
Bring Him To Jesus
Today’s Encouragement is, “So I asked your disciples to cast out the evil spirit, but they couldn’t do it.” Jesus said to them, “You faithless people! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.” Mark 9:18b-19 NLT Bring Him To Me – TheContinue reading “Bring Him To Jesus”
Wait Expectantly
Today’s Encouragement is, “Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you. Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning, I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.” Psalm 5:2-3 NLT Wait Expectantly – We tend to think of Biblical heroes likeContinue reading “Wait Expectantly”
The Answer
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6 NLT The Way – Jesus didn’t quibble; He didn’t dance around the issue. He simply stated the Truth. He is The Way, the Truth, and The Life! GotContinue reading “The Answer”
Perfect Peace
Today’s Encouragement is, “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.” Isaiah 26:3 NLT Perfect Peace – Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Restful, hopeful, carefree, worry-free! Imagine this contentment for just a moment, as long as you can, now imagine remaining in that state of PerfectContinue reading “Perfect Peace”
Always Be Joyful
Today’s Engagement is, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Always be joyful – “This is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” We often say, “I just want to know God’s will.”Continue reading “Always Be Joyful”
The Answer Is
Today’s Engagement is, “Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? [25] Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 7:24-25a NLT The Answer Is – There is profound truth in this passage. Paul admits he is a miserableContinue reading “The Answer Is”