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”
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My Father
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he pointed to his disciples and said, ‘Look, these are my mother and brothers. Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!’” Matthew 12:49-50 NLT My Father – Our earthly family, as much as we may love them and they love us, isContinue reading “My Father”
For You I Wait
Today’s Encouragement is, “Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Psalm 25:5 ESV For You I Wait – The Bible has many verses like this: “Wait for the Lord.” And we are promised blessings when we wait forContinue reading “For You I Wait”
Always Remember
Today’s Encouragement is, “Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach.” 2 Timothy 2:8 NLT Always Remember – Sometimes, we get too focused on our immediate needs, issues, concerns, or problems. We forget to look up, look around, remember the past,Continue reading “Always Remember”
Do These Things
Today’s Encouragement is, “So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away.” 2 Peter 1:10 NLT Do These Things – In the preceding verses (5-7), he expounds: Add “these things” to your faith: moral excellence, Continue reading “Do These Things”
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”
Nothing Compared
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.” Romans 8:18 Nothing compared- Some people in this life experience horrible suffering: abuse, persecution, discrimination, genocide, depression, physical or mental illness and disease, the heartbreaking loss of loved ones- the list seems endless. Yet, thisContinue reading “Nothing Compared”
Be Very Glad
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad-for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed toContinue reading “Be Very Glad”
Seek Him
Today’s Encouragement is, “Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him.” Psalm 105:4 NLT Seek Him – “Himself.” (excerpt) By A.B. Simpson “Once it was the blessing, now it is the Lord. Once it was the feeling, now it is His Word. Once His gifts I wanted, now the Giver own. OnceContinue reading “Seek Him”
Come To Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’” Matthew 11:28 NLT Come To Me – His message is perfectly clear, but we look to many other people, things, ideas, options… before realizing that only He can give usContinue reading “Come To Me”