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”
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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”
The Message of the Cross
Today’s Encouragement is, “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 NLT The Message Of The Cross – Nothing else in human history is as recognized and revered, used and misused, prayedContinue reading “The Message of the Cross”
Except Through Me
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 Except Through Me – This isn’t a very popular statement. Jesus wasn’t being very sensitive or politically correct when He said this. Many have watered down thisContinue reading “Except Through Me”
Study This Book
Today’s Encouragement is, “Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” Joshua 1:8 NLT Study This Book – Joshua was Moses’ right-hand man. When Moses finished his work andContinue reading “Study This Book”
Worries of this life
Today’s Encouragement is, “The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.”Matthew 13:22 NLT Worries Of This Life – Jesus explained His parable in Matthew 13:18/23Continue reading “Worries of this life”
The World Around Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “We know that we are children of God and that the world around us is under the control of the evil one.” 1 John 5:19 NLT The World Around Us – We often ask ourselves and others, “Why is there so much pain, suffering, crime, disease, sorrow, and, most recently, war, inContinue reading “The World Around Us”
Share Our Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy.” 1 John 1:4 NLT Share Our Joy – Several times in chapters 1 & 2, John mentions, “I am writing.” He mentions this to make plain his purpose in composing this letter. He wants to be clearly understood. JohnContinue reading “Share Our Joy”
Prayer of Faith
Today’s Encouragement is, “And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” James 5:15 ESV The Prayer of Faith – What “kind” of prayer are you praying? Is it a prayer of faith or isContinue reading “Prayer of Faith”
Morning and Evening
Today’s Encouragement is, “It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to the Most High. It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening.” Psalm 92:1-2 NLT Morning and Evening – [Personal note: I awoke today with a heaviness in heart and mind. AsContinue reading “Morning and Evening”