Today’s Encouragement is, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 ESV Living Hope- We are – already, now – born again, accordingContinue reading “Living Hope”
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Believe Without Seeing
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Jesus told him, ‘You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.’” John 20:29 NLT Believe without seeing – In the preceding verses, Jesus is resurrected, has appeared to the disciples and to Thomas, and now, having seen him, Thomas believes. As always, Jesus’ wordsContinue reading “Believe Without Seeing”
I Am Confident
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yet I am confident I will see the LORD’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” Psalm 27:13-14 NLT I Am Confident – David wrote the psalms from the full gamut of hisContinue reading “I Am Confident”
Live In The Light
Today’s Encouragement is, “We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in theContinue reading “Live In The Light”
Better Things Waiting
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”
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”