Today’s Encouragement is Revelation 7:12 NLT They sang, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength belong to our God forever and ever! Amen.” They Sang – In God’s presence, a great crowd (which cannot be counted) of the saved ones will gather from every nation (Revelation 7:9) andContinue reading “They Sang”
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Forgetting The Past
Today’s Encouragement is Philippians 3:13b NLT But I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. Forgetting the past – We can get very tied down to the past, can’t we? A painful experience, a loss, a trauma, or even a better life in previous years… If weContinue reading “Forgetting The Past”
The Lamb
Today’s Encouragement is John 1:29 ESV The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” The Lamb of God – The Bible is filled with literary excellence: history, wisdom, songs, hero stories, moral lessons, parables, illustrations, metaphors, and more. AContinue reading “The Lamb”
That Seems Right
Today’s Encouragement is Proverbs 14:12 NLT There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. That seems right – We face dozens of choices daily, some minor, some major, but sometimes the seemingly minor are truly major! We all want to make the best choices, of course, and yet,Continue reading “That Seems Right”
Don’t Be Afraid
Today’s Encouragement is Revelation 1:17 NLT When I saw him, I fell at his feet as if I were dead. But he laid his right hand on me and said, “Don’t be afraid! I am the First and the Last. Don’t Be Afraid – John writes of his fantastic encounter with Jesus in the firstContinue reading “Don’t Be Afraid”
Follow Me
Today’s Encouragement is John 10:27 ESV My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. Follow Me – Jesus called his disciples to join Him with this invitation, “Follow Me.” In several instances, He invited others with the exact words, but they did not follow Him. Imagine rejecting Jesus’ personal invitationContinue reading “Follow Me”
Through Our Faith
Today’s Encouragement is 1 John 5:4 NLT For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. Through Our Faith – The ESV reads, “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. Remember that the Truth is not determined by our experiences, thoughts, opinions, orContinue reading “Through Our Faith”
But Then
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Corinthians 13:12 NLT Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely. But Then – This verseContinue reading “But Then”
The Way You Think
Today’s Encouragement is Romans 12:2a NLT Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. The Way You Think – Have you ever known someone who just didn’t ‘think right?’ They can’t seem to connect with reality. But for usContinue reading “The Way You Think”
Full of Courage
Today’s Encouragement is 1 John 2:28 NLT And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame. Full of Courage – Have you ever noticed the stark contrast between fear and faith in the Bible? It oftenContinue reading “Full of Courage”