Today’s Engagement is, “Jesus asked, ‘What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much moreContinue reading “Good Gifts”
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Will He Find Faith
Today’s Engagement is, “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Luke 18:8b ESV Will He Find Faith – We’re familiar with this poignant question from Jesus, but please note the context. It follows the parable of the persistent widow, which was introduced with: “One day Jesus told his disciplesContinue reading “Will He Find Faith”
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”
David Lied
Today’s Encouragement is, “And David said to Ahimelech the priest, ‘The king has charged me with a matter and said to me, ‘Let no one know anything of the matter about which I send you, and with which I have charged you.’ I have made an appointment with the young men for such and suchContinue reading “David Lied”
Give Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.”Matthew 6:11-13 NLT Give Us – Have you ever noticed the plural form of this prayer? This wasContinue reading “Give Us”
If You Believe
Today’s Encouragement is, “I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 NLT If You Believe – We have a choice; believe or not. There’s really no neutral ground. What do we believe? Karma, Astrology, Religion, or Atheism, there are unlimited choices.Continue reading “If You Believe”
Guard Your Heart and mind
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. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NLT Guard yourContinue reading “Guard Your Heart and mind”
Prayer of Faith
Today’s Encouragement is, “And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” James 5:15 ESV The Prayer of Faith – What “kind” of prayer are you praying? Is it a prayer of faith or isContinue reading “Prayer of Faith”
Keep On Asking
Today’s Encouragement is, “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 NLT Keep On Asking – We are fickle. We get concerned about something today, pray fervently about it, ask others toContinue reading “Keep On Asking”
Good Gifts
Today’s Encouragement is, “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.” Matthew 7:11 NLT Good Gifts – Please don’t think of God’s good gifts in a small way, or as only spiritual gifts, orContinue reading “Good Gifts”