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”
Tag Archives: Perspective
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”
Always Be Joyful
Today’s Engagement is, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Always be joyful – “This is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” We often say, “I just want to know God’s will.”Continue reading “Always Be Joyful”
My Food
Today’s Engagement is, “Jesus said to them, ‘My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.’” John 4:34 ESV My Food – Jesus said that doing God’s will, obeying Him, is the food that sustains and nourishes him both physically and spiritually. We’ve often thought that weContinue reading “My Food”
Morning and Evening
Today’s Encouragement is, “It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to the Most High. It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening.” Psalm 92:1-2 NLT Morning and Evening – [Personal note: I awoke today with a heaviness in heart and mind. AsContinue reading “Morning and Evening”
New Life
New Life – Today’s Encouragement is, “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT For believers in Christ, we have a definitive answer to the question of our identity. It’s throughout the Bible. It’s not whatContinue reading “New Life”