Bring the boy to me

Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said…] “Bring the boy to me.” Mark 9:19b NLT Bring the boy to me –  After all other efforts of the family and even Jesus’ disciples had failed. Jesus stepped in! He took command; remember, He is King of Kings! He spoke, and people obeyed, evil spirits obeyed, even the windContinue reading “Bring the boy to me”

Undeserved Privilege

Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. [2] Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfullyContinue reading “Undeserved Privilege”

Found Strength

Today’s Encouragement is, “David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God.” 1 Samuel 30:6 NLT Found Strength –  David had led his men effectively, and they wereContinue reading “Found Strength”

We Will Rejoice

Today’s Encouragement is “This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 NLT We Will Rejoice –  Is it possible that we have a choice? That we aren’t the victims of our circumstances? That, regardless of the troubles, challenges, and even overwhelming obstacles we face, weContinue reading “We Will Rejoice”

The Will of My Father

Today’s Encouragement is, “Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!” Matthew 12:50 NLT The Will of My Father –  Now, that’s a tall order!  To do God’s Will!  How can anyone possibly achieve that?  We can’t even do our own will very well!  How could a person possibly doContinue reading “The Will of My Father”

The Joy of the Lord

Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10b NLT The Joy of the Lord –  Nehemiah was the governor, and he arranged for Ezra the prophet to read God’s word to the people.  There was a massive gathering of all the people (v 1).  When theContinue reading “The Joy of the Lord”

Endures to the End

Today’s Encouragement is, “Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” Matthew 24:12:13 Endures to the end –  Jesus describes “the end of the age” (or the world) with vivid imagery. But sums it up with this statement.  Notice HisContinue reading “Endures to the End”