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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Name Him Jesus
Today’s Encouragement is, “And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 NLT Name Him Jesus – What do you call Him? -Is it an “arms-length” term like The man upstairs, The Good Lord, The big man, The big guy?Continue reading “Name Him Jesus”
Trust Not
Today’s Encouragement is, “I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:5 NLT Trust Not – Paul was referring to the style, the approach of his recent preaching. “And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches,Continue reading “Trust Not”
The Only Work God Wants
Today’s Encouragement is, “They replied, ‘We want to perform God’s works, too. What should we do?’ Jesus told them, ‘This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.’”John 6:28-29 NLT The Only Work God Wants – As we grow in our faith, we begin to desire more. WeContinue reading “The Only Work God Wants”
July 13 Love Fulfills
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 Power Of God – God sent, and still sends, a clear message to all people; Jesus, His son, died toContinue reading “July 13 Love Fulfills”
To Rescue Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live.” Galatians 1:4 NLT To Rescue Us – Did Jesus fail? Ever? Is it even possible? Then, we are already rescued. Period. We might not feel likeContinue reading “To Rescue Us”
Precious Promises
Today’s Encouragement is, “And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.” 2 Peter 1:4 NLT Precious Promises- “He has (already) given us His great and precious promises.”Continue reading “Precious Promises”
Same Precious Faith
Today’s Encouragement is, “This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior.” 2 Peter 1:1 NLT Same Precious FaithContinue reading “Same Precious Faith”
With Compassion
Today’s Encouragement is, “A funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The young man who had died was the widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. ‘Don’t cry!’ he said. Then he walked over toContinue reading “With Compassion”
How Much God Loves Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.” 1 John 4:16a NLT How Much God Loves Us – This is how much: He sent His Son to die for our sins. (1 John 4:10) He gave us eternal life through Jesus. (1 John 4:9)Continue reading “How Much God Loves Us”