Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 NLTContinue reading “Cloud of Witnesses”
Tag Archives: Perspective
Things Of Heaven
Today’s Encouragement is, “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life isContinue reading “Things Of Heaven”
Opportunity For Great Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy, for you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete,Continue reading “Opportunity For Great Joy”
Don’t Look At
Today’s Encouragement is, “So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT Don’t Look At – We don’t lookContinue reading “Don’t Look At”
Better Things Waiting
Today’s Encouragement is, “You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever.” Hebrews 10:34 NLT Better Things Waiting – How is it possible to accept, with joy,Continue reading “Better Things Waiting”
Abundantly
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 ESV Abundantly — Do we? Did Jesus fail in this purpose? Did He ever fail? Did He fail to keep any of His promises? We can confidently answer these questions — in faith, with God’s power andContinue reading “Abundantly”
Consider It
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” (James 1:2 NLT) Consider It – Yesterday, we discussed the “Great Joy” available to believers when facing trials, troubles, sorrows, or pain. This perspective is ours to choose. We can “consider it” asContinue reading “Consider It”
Everything Else
Today’s Encouragement is, “For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ.” Philippians 3:8b NLT Everything Else – Paul discarded everything else in order to gain Christ. This life is a mist (James 4:14). We naturally recoil at this concept. Like the wealthy young manContinue reading “Everything Else”
Infinite Value
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8a NLT Infinite Value – Everything is worthless? Really? Yes, it is, when compared to the Infinite Value of knowing Jesus! Nothing. Else. Matters. “But wait, what about family, love, relationships, the things IContinue reading “Infinite Value”
Infinite Value
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8a NLT Infinite Value – Everything is worthless? Really? Yes, it is, when compared to the Infinite Value of knowing Jesus! Nothing. Else. Matters. “But wait, what about family, love, relationships, the things IContinue reading “Infinite Value”