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”

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”

The Lord Was With David

Today’s Encouragement is, “When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and how much his daughter Michal loved him, Saul became even more afraid of him, and he remained David’s enemy for the rest of his life.” 1 Samuel 18:28-29 NLT The Lord Was With David – We all know about David and Goliath.Continue reading “The Lord Was With David”

Smile On You

Today’s Encouragement is, “May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.” Numbers 6:25 NLT Smile On You – The Amplified translation reads, “Make His face shine on you [with favor].”  Can you envision that? God turning His head to look directly at you, smiling, with favor and perfect love in His eyes!  DoContinue reading “Smile On You”