Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.” 1 John 4:11-12 NLT If We Love – I admit, andContinue reading “If We Love”
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God Showed
Today’s Encouragement is, “God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.” 1 John 4:9 NLT God Showed – Jesus’ birth, life, teaching, miracles, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension… had one overriding purpose. “God showed how much he lovedContinue reading “God Showed”
A Vast Host
Merry Christmas! Today’s Encouragement is “Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others-the armies of heaven-praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’” Luke 2:13-14 NLT A Vast Host – Imagine with me – the still of a desertContinue reading “A Vast Host”
Great Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news thatContinue reading “Great Joy”
All The Days
Today’s Encouragement is, “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23:6 NLT All the Days – Sometimes, believers are taught that the blessings which God promises to His people are “a maybe” for this lifeContinue reading “All The Days”
A Lamp
Today’s Encouragement is, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 ESV A Lamp – An ancient lamp provided a light that shone only a few feet in any direction. It was not a high-beam flashlight! This light allowed you to take a few steps on your path, andContinue reading “A Lamp”
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”
Shown Your Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.” Hebrews 6:10 NLT Shown Your Love – By caring for and loving other believers, we show our loveContinue reading “Shown Your Love”
These Two Commandments
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus replied, You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself. The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these twoContinue reading “These Two Commandments”
Nothing Can Ever
Today’s Encouragement is, “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.” Romans 8:38 NLT Nothing Can Ever – In response toContinue reading “Nothing Can Ever”
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