Today’s Encouragement is, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:11 NLT How to be content – Notice that Paul writes, “I have learned…” Contentment isn’t a natural outlook, attitude, or the modern term ‘worldview’… instead, it is a learned trait, aContinue reading “Contentment”
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Right With God
Today’s Encouragement is, “He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.” Romans 4:25 NLT Right With God – Did Jesus Fail? Ever? Was His life on earth a failure? Was His death a failure? Did He fail to achieve anything He determinedContinue reading “Right With God”
Set The Mind
Today’s Encouragement is, “For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 ESV Set the mind – We do this… we set our minds on something, to something; it’s our decision, our actions. We determine what we think about (set our mindsContinue reading “Set The Mind”
Word of Encouragement
Today’s Encouragement is, “After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: ‘Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it.’” Acts 13:15 NLT Word of Encouragement – This world, especially the news media, is fullContinue reading “Word of Encouragement”
What Joy!
Today’s Encouragement is, “What joy for those who can live in your house, always singing your praises.” Psalm 84:4 NLT What Joy – We don’t speak much about Joy, do we? Wonder why. This verse speaks of joy, living in God’s house, and singing His praises. These are connected related concepts. Do you want Joy? I certainly do!Continue reading “What Joy!”
Take Heart
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NLT Take Heart – The world seems to be spiraling closer to chaos! Political crisis,Continue reading “Take Heart”
Forgive Someone
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Peter came to him and asked, ‘Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?’ ‘No, not seven times,’ Jesus replied, ‘but seventy times seven!’” Matthew 18:21-22 Forgive Someone – Would you like to be free from the pain of the past? Freed from both the harmContinue reading “Forgive Someone”
To Be Content
Today’s Encouragement is, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:11 NLT To Be Content – Have we? Learned how to be content? Paul had every reason to be discontent! He was beaten with rods, flogged, stoned, imprisoned, shipwrecked, and more! (SeeContinue reading “To Be Content”
God’s Peace
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 NLT God’s Peace- The previous verse describes the spiritual process and the steps necessary for arriving at what may seem impossible: God’s Peace! UnlikeContinue reading “God’s Peace”
Instead, Pray
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.” Philippians 4:6-7a NLT Instead Pray – This passage proscribes the process of peace. Do you see it? Don’t WorryContinue reading “Instead, Pray”
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