We Can Boldly Enter

Today’s Encouragement is, “And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place.” Hebrews 10:19-20 NLT We Can Boldly Enter – The veil or curtain in theContinue reading “We Can Boldly Enter”

Now Grace Rules

Today’s Encouragement is, “So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 5:21 NLT Now Grace Rules – Two distinct authorities are contrasted here.  “Sin Ruled” – BeforeContinue reading “Now Grace Rules”

The Authority of Christ

Today’s Encouragement is, “Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else-not only in this world but also in the world to come. God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church.” EphesiansContinue reading “The Authority of Christ”

I Will Carry You

Today’s Encouragement is, “I will be your God throughout your lifetime- until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.” Isaiah 46:4 NLT I Will Carry You – In Isaiah 46, God describes how people create their own idols, theirContinue reading “I Will Carry You”

Because He Loved

Today’s Encouragement is, “We love each other because he loved us first.” 1 John 4:19 NLT Because He Loved –  Here are just a few of the biblical truths about God’s Love: 1 John 4:8-9  But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. [9] God showed how much he lovedContinue reading “Because He Loved”

Because Of Your Love

Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear brothers and sisters, I urge you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to join in my struggle by praying to God for me. Do this because of your love for me, given to you by the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:30 NLT Because of Your Love –  Paul urges, evenContinue reading “Because Of Your Love”

Do Everything With Love

Today’s Encouragement is, “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT Do Everything With Love –  In these closing words of his letter to the believers in Corinth, Paul reflects on his earlier extensive message about Love (chapter 13).  He puts everything underContinue reading “Do Everything With Love”

God Has Given

Today’s Encouragement is, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT God Has Given –  Love might get a bit lost in there between power and self-discipline, but it’s there!   These are aspects, results, and evidence of God’s Spirit residing, dwelling,Continue reading “God Has Given”