Today’s Encouragement is,” For the word of God is living and active.” Hebrews 4:12a ESV Living and Active – His Word: Many people say, “I just can’t understand the Bible. It’s too complicated. So, I just listen to what the preacher says.” My friend, the Bible is God’s Truth provided to you and me, carefullyContinue reading “Living and Active”
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Do These Things
Today’s Encouragement is, “So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away.” 2 Peter 1:10 NLT Do These Things – In the preceding verses (5-7), he expounds: Add “these things” to your faith: moral excellence, Continue reading “Do These Things”
You Belong To God
Today’s Encouragement is, “But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.” 1 John 4:4 NLT You belong to God – Imagine that! Chew on it, meditate on it, ‘Selah’Continue reading “You Belong To God”
Already Among You
Today’s Encouragement is “One day the Pharisees asked Jesus, ‘When will the Kingdom of God come?’ Jesus replied, ‘The Kingdom of God can’t be detected by visible signs. You won’t be able to say, ‘Here it is!’ or ‘It’s over there!’ For the Kingdom of God is already among you.’” Luke 17:20-21 NLT Already amongContinue reading “Already Among You”
Spirit of Fear
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Spirit of Fear – Over and over, God the Father, Jesus Christ, and even angelic messengers commanded us to “Fear Not!” And “Don’t be afraid.” Someone counted them, and they areContinue reading “Spirit of Fear”
How Deep His Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.” Ephesians 3:18 NLT How Deep His Love – Love – almost universally – we write about it, sing songs about it, and dedicate our time, money, energy,Continue reading “How Deep His Love”
He Will Empower You
Today’s Encouragement is, “When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources, he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.” Ephesians 3:14-16 NLT He Will Empower You – Paul’sContinue reading “He Will Empower You”
Can Do Nothing
Today’s Encouragement is, “For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NLT Can Do Nothing – The hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour” was written by Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry in 1872. (here with modernized lyrics.) The words of this prayer/hymn are a desperate plea for God to help and hearContinue reading “Can Do Nothing”
We Belong to the Lord
Today’s Encouragement is, “For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. [8] If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Romans 14:7-8 NLT We belong to the Lord – We are His, HisContinue reading “We Belong to the Lord”
Amazed By His Answer
Today’s Encouragement is, “So they failed to trap him by what he said in front of the people. Instead, they were amazed by his answer, and they became silent.” Luke 20:26 NLT Amazed by his answer – The entire chapter of Luke 20 describes the desperate attempts of the religious leaders to trap Jesus inContinue reading “Amazed By His Answer”
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