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”
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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”
You Alone Know
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he asked me, ‘Son of man, can these bones become living people again?’ ‘O Sovereign LORD,’ I replied, ‘you alone know the answer to that.’” Ezekiel 37:3 NLT You Alone Know – Isn’t this interesting? Ezekiel’s answer to the Lord was different from what we might expect. Most of us wouldContinue reading “You Alone Know”
Nothing Is Impossible
Today’s Encouragement is, “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 ESV Nothing Is Impossible – We nod at it and acknowledge the conceptual, theoretical truth that “Nothing is impossible for God.” Everyone generally accepts it. But do we believe it? Do we believe enough to stake our lives on it? “Well, you haveContinue reading “Nothing Is Impossible”
So They Did
Today’s Encouragement is, “At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn’t see who he was. He called out, ‘Fellows, have you caught any fish? ‘No,’ they replied. Then he said, ‘Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!’ So, they did, and they couldn’tContinue reading “So They Did”
Working In You
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” Philippians 2:13 NLT Working In You – God is doing the work. He is working in us. He is transforming, renewing, and cleansing us… He is doing it! Our part is acceptance. Willingly obeying, faithfully listening,Continue reading “Working In You”
The Way You Think
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NLT The Way You Think – This begins withContinue reading “The Way You Think”