The Scriptures Say

The Scriptures Say – Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus replied,] “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.’” Matthew 4:10 NLT Seems strange, doesn’t it? Immediately after Jesus’ baptism, God’s Holy Spirit descended as a dove, and God’s voice spoke audibly,Continue reading “The Scriptures Say”

These Words Of Mine

Today’s Encouragement is, “So commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of mine. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed, and when you areContinue reading “These Words Of Mine”

That You May Know

Today’s Encouragement is, “ I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.” 1 John 5:13 NLT That you may know –  John concludes his letter to the believers with this explanation.  He wrote them so they and now,Continue reading “That You May Know”

Come Home

Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, go and give this message to Israel. This is what the LORD says: “O Israel, my faithless people, come home to me again, for I am merciful. I will not be angry with you forever.” Jeremiah 3:12 NLT Come Home – It’s true. If we are honest – We are faithlessContinue reading “Come Home”

Discouraged

Today’s Encouragement is, “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again- my Savior and my God!” Psalm 43:5 NLT Discouraged –  We all get discouraged, sometimes for a moment, sometimes it seems eternal.  And when we experience such hopelessness, when peace isContinue reading “Discouraged”

Great Happiness

Today’s Encouragement is, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.” Luke 12:31-32 NLT Great Happiness –  We often have the impression that we have to beg God forContinue reading “Great Happiness”

He Cares About You

Today’s Encouragement is, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NLT He Cares About You –  We all experience times, it may be moments, days, or seasons, when it seems like no one cares about us.  It might be true!  We are mostly looking out for ourselves, caringContinue reading “He Cares About You”