Today’s Encouragement is, “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 NLT Power Of God – God sent, and still sends, a clear message to all people; Jesus, His son, died toContinue reading “July 13 Love Fulfills”
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Pray About Everything
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.” Philippians 4:6 NLT Pray About Everything – Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere, Anything — prayer is available to all of us, always. It is an obvious but rarely acknowledged truth: Prayer is theContinue reading “Pray About Everything”
These are Written
Today’s Encouragement is, “The disciples saw Jesus do many other miraculous signs in addition to the ones recorded in this book. But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power ofContinue reading “These are Written”
Merely A Whisper
Today’s Encouragement is, “These are just the beginning of all that he does, merely a whisper of his power. Who, then, can comprehend the thunder of his power?” Job 26:14 NLT Merely A Whisper – In the preceding verses, Job described God’s infinite power of creation and concluded that all of His amazing creation isContinue reading “Merely A Whisper”
Do Nothing
Today’s Encouragement is, Jesus said, “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NLT Do Nothing – “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NLTContinue reading “Do Nothing”
Are Being Made
Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Are Being Made – As we read God’s Word, we can choose to trust it, discount it, or even disbelieve it. But understanding is beyond us, and acceptance, by faith alone, is all thatContinue reading “Are Being Made”
Others Began Coming
Today’s Engagement is, “So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. Then others began coming-men who were in trouble or in debt or who were just discontented-until David was the captain of about 400 men.” 1 Samuel 22:1-2 NLT Others BeganContinue reading “Others Began Coming”
Earnest Prayer
Today’s Encouragement is, “So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.” Acts 12:5 Earnest Prayer – “Well, the least I can do is pray for them.” Sometimes we say things that sound nice or caring but really are neither, and this is such a statement.Continue reading “Earnest Prayer”
Gave Him Back
Today’s Encouragement is, “When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. “Don’t cry!” he said. Then he walked over to the coffin and touched it, and the bearers stopped. ‘Young man,’ he said, ‘I tell you, get up.’ Then the dead boy sat up and began to talk! And Jesus gave him backContinue reading “Gave Him Back”
You Belong to Him
Today’s Encouragement is, “And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:2 NLT You Belong To Him – In our misguided desire for self-sufficiency, independence, and self-determination, we futilely fight against the One who alone can set usContinue reading “You Belong to Him”