Today’s Encouragement is, “If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 NLT But Didn’t Love – Imagine understanding God’s secret plansContinue reading “But Didn’t Love”
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Let Me Hear
Today’s Encouragement is, “Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.” Psalm 143:8 NLT Let Me Hear – The wisdom of God’s Word teaches us to read, hear, taste, and seek from Him, His Spirit, His Word, andContinue reading “Let Me Hear”
If You Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “Owe nothing to anyone except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.” Romans 13:8 NLT If You Love – A few weeks ago, I said, “I’ll see you later” to my father, John DeFoore Sr. He was an amazing man. WhileContinue reading “If You Love”
His Unfailing Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” Psalm 103:11-12 NLT His Unfailing Love – Was David (the man after God’s heart) mistakenContinue reading “His Unfailing Love”
We Love Because
Today’s Encouragement is, “We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 ESV We Love Because – Have you ever known someone who truly loved you? A parent, spouse, a dear friend… someone who sincerely loved you… What was your response to their love? Did it make you feel warm, secure, content, or even euphoric? Did it causeContinue reading “We Love Because”
Turned the World Upside Down
Today’s Encouragement is, “These men [Paul and Silas] who have turned the world upside down have come here also…” Acts 17:6b ESV Turned The World Upside Down – Jesus did that! He turned the world upside down! And so did His disciples, Paul and Silas, after Him! And so do His people and His churchContinue reading “Turned the World Upside Down”
It Is Good
Today’s Encouragement is, “It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening.” Psalm 92:2 NLT It is Good – You may have heard this verse reflected in succinct and sage prayer advice, “Ask Him every morning and thank Him every night.” When we wake, before anything else, weContinue reading “It Is Good”
Righteous Through Faith
Today’s Encouragement is, “I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.” Philippians 3:9b NLT Righteous Through Faith – Righteousness gets a bad rap these days. The word conjures up thoughts ofContinue reading “Righteous Through Faith”
How Very Much
Today’s Encouragement is, “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1a NLT How very much – My friend, all of us who accept Christ are deeply, even immeasurably, loved by our Father! Just consider this sampling of blessings He hasContinue reading “How Very Much”
Encouragement to Each Other
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.” Romans 15:32 NLT Encouragement To Each Other – Come on with me: My brothers and sisters let’s not get weary in following Christ. Let’s helpContinue reading “Encouragement to Each Other”