Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Jesus said, ‘Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.’ He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat.” Mark 6:31 NLT Rest Awhile – Jesus was busy. He was often surrounded byContinue reading “Rest Awhile”
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Come Close
Today’s Encouragement is “Come close to God, and God will come close to you.” James 4:8a NLT Come Close – Here is another wonderful promise: as we come close to God, He comes close to us. Like the prodigal son who returned to his father in desperation, in hope of safety, and found his fatherContinue reading “Come Close”
Loving God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome.” 1 John 5:3-4 NLT Loving God – In all honesty, how are we doing at loving God, or even keeping His commandments? John points out that they aren’t a burden; it can be done. Remember Jesus’ teaching on this? HeContinue reading “Loving God”
Meeting Together
Today’s Encouragement is, “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” Hebrews 10:25 (NLT) Meeting Together – We often think we go to church to hear from God, to hear His Truth, to worship Him, andContinue reading “Meeting Together”
Fan Into Flames
Today’s Encouragement is, “This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.’ 2 Timothy 1:6-7 NLT Fan into Flames- The clear message isContinue reading “Fan Into Flames”
The Father Loves You Dearly
Today’s Encouragement is, “For the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God.” John 16:27 NLT The Father Loves You Dearly – This is the driving force of life, of our relationship with God. He is our Perfect Father, and He loves us dearly! A few confirmingContinue reading “The Father Loves You Dearly”
Already Set Up
Today’s Encouragement is, “He will take you upstairs to a large room that is already set up. That is where you should prepare our meal.” Mark 14:15 NLT Already Set Up – In Jerusalem, everyone was preparing for the Passover meal. It was like our Christmas or Thanksgiving meal, a celebration feast of thanksgiving for God’sContinue reading “Already Set Up”
With All My Heart
Today’s Encouragement is, “With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever, for your love for me is very great. You have rescued me from the depths of death.” Psalm 86:12-13 NLT With All My Heart – At times, we may say this, “withContinue reading “With All My Heart”
Faithless People
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus said to them, ‘You faithless people! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.’” Mark 9:19 NLT Faithless People – Is it possible that – this could be a rare glimpse into the perception of God for all ofContinue reading “Faithless People”
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”