Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said…] “Bring the boy to me.” Mark 9:19b NLT Bring the boy to me – After all other efforts of the family and even Jesus’ disciples had failed. Jesus stepped in! He took command; remember, He is King of Kings! He spoke, and people obeyed, evil spirits obeyed, even the windContinue reading “Bring the boy to me”
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In My Name
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!” John 14:14 NLT In My Name – Friend, this is not some ‘magic formula’ or a genie in a bottle. But recognize – Jesus said this! Do we believe that He is who He says He is and thatContinue reading “In My Name”
Knew Immediately
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus knew immediately what they were thinking, so he asked them, ‘Why do you question this in your hearts?’” Mark 2:8 NLT Knew Immediately – The religious leaders questioned each other about Jesus’ declaration to the paralyzed man, “Your sins are forgiven” (v 5). Jesus knew, He didn’t guess; He knew and toldContinue reading “Knew Immediately”
Name Above All Other Names
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” Philippians 2:9-10 NLT Name above all other Names – As believers, we have beenContinue reading “Name Above All Other Names”
Let God
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 Let God – Ever notice how often we areContinue reading “Let God”
O My Strength
Today’s Encouragement is, “But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, theContinue reading “O My Strength”
The Very Word of God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn’t think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God-which, of course, it is. And this word continues to work in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13Continue reading “The Very Word of God”
God Gave
Today’s Encouragement is “…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT God Gave – Notice the tense, “God gave” – He has, now/already (not a future someday) given to us (this gift), A spirit of power, of love, and of self-control. And thankfully, ‘notContinue reading “God Gave”
Use My Name
Today’s Encouragement is, “I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name.” John 16:23b NLT Use My Name – The Name of Jesus is the name above all names. (Philippians 2:9) Our connection with Jesus causes God to hear and answer ourContinue reading “Use My Name”
Letting the Spirit Control
Today’s Encouragement is, “So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” Romans 8:6 NLT Letting The Spirit Control – We Let – one or the other – control our minds. We may call it or believe it is fate, our past,Continue reading “Letting the Spirit Control”