Today’s Encouragement is Titus 3:5 NLT He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. Because of His Mercy – Sometimes we need a reminder… It is “Because Of HisContinue reading “Because Of His Mercy”
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Take Hold
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Timothy 6:12b Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. Take Hold – Too often we dabble… we dabble in a little sin here and there, thinking “Hey, God forgives, right?” We dabble inContinue reading “Take Hold”
A Prime Example
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Timothy 1:16 NLT But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. A Prime Example – Paul recognized thatContinue reading “A Prime Example”
Filled with Love
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Timothy 1:5 NLT The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith. Filled With Love – Paul tells his student Timothy… ‘The reason, the essence of my instruction, my message is…’ Be filled withContinue reading “Filled with Love”
Experience The Love
Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 3:19 NLT May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Experience The Love – It’s one thing to read or hear about the Love of God. Continue reading “Experience The Love”
How Deep His Love
Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 3:18 NLT And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. How Deep His Love – Love – almost universally – we write about it, sing songs about it, dedicate our time, money, and energy,Continue reading “How Deep His Love”
Make His Home
Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 3:17 NLT Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. Make His Home – In the incredible prayer for all believers in Ephesians 3:16-21, we glimpse some of God’s greatest blessings. After GodContinue reading “Make His Home”
Nothing To Do
Today’s Encouragement is Titus 3:10-11 NLT If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them. For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own sins condemn them. Nothing to do – We are called to love others, toContinue reading “Nothing To Do”
He Cares About You
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Peter 5:7 NLT Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. He Cares About You – What a thought! God cares about… me? Doesn’t He need to be focused on more important things like… arranging the weather, political upheaval, and well, running the universe? Think aboutContinue reading “He Cares About You”
The Visible Image
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 1:15 NLT Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. The Visible Image – This begins a powerful description of Jesus in verses 15-20. God revealed Himself to humanity by becoming human in Jesus the Christ. God wanted us to know Him, His character, His personality, His nature, how HeContinue reading “The Visible Image”