Today’s Encouragement is, “I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.” Philippians 3:9b NLT Righteous Through Faith – In the preceding verse, we read of abandoning everything else to know Jesus,Continue reading “Righteous Through Faith”
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Everything Else
Today’s Encouragement is, “For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ.” Philippians 3:8b NLT Everything Else – Paul discarded everything else in order to gain Christ. This life is a mist (James 4:14). We naturally recoil at this concept. Like the wealthy young manContinue reading “Everything Else”
Always Be Joyful
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”
Will He Find Faith
Today’s Engagement is, “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Luke 18:8b ESV Will He Find Faith – We’re familiar with this poignant question from Jesus, but please note the context. It follows the parable of the persistent widow, which was introduced with: “One day Jesus told his disciplesContinue reading “Will He Find Faith”
Real Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “This is real love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” 1 John 4:10 NLT Real Love – When we are honest with ourselves, we must admit that we aren’t very good at loving God. In truth,Continue reading “Real Love”
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”
New Wine
Today’s Encouragement is, “New wine must be stored in new wineskins. But no one who drinks the old wine seems to want the new wine. ‘The old is just fine,’ they say.” Luke 5:38-39 NLT New Wine – Jesus wasn’t teaching the finer points of wine making; He used it as an example. The oldContinue reading “New Wine”
Seen Your Salvation
Today’s Encouragement is, “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!” Luke 2:29-32 NLT Seen Your Salvation – DoContinue reading “Seen Your Salvation”
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”
not of this world
Today’s Encouragement is John 18:36 NLT Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.” Not Of This World – After His arrest, Jesus was questioned by Pilate aboutContinue reading “not of this world”