Today’s Encouragement is, “The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command.” Hebrews 1:3a NLT The Very Character – It’s essential to recognize that the Son of God, Jesus, is the perfect image of God. He is the perfect portrayal,Continue reading “The Very Character”
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Real Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “This is real love-not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other.”1 John 4:10-11 NLT Real Love – First, God loved us. “We loveContinue reading “Real Love”
What Should I Do?
Today’s Encouragement is, “I asked, ‘What should I do, Lord?’ “And the Lord told me, ‘Get up and go into Damascus, and there you will be told everything you are to do.’” Acts 22:10 NLT What Should I Do? – Paul recounts his amazing encounter with the resurrected Jesus, and in telling the story, describesContinue reading “What Should I Do?”
Pleaded In Prayer
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail.” Luke 22:31-32a NLT Pleaded in Prayer – Jesus pleaded in prayer for Peter! We only have a record of a few of Jesus’ prayers,Continue reading “Pleaded In Prayer”
Come Close
Today’s Encouragement is “Come close to God, and God will come close to you.” James 4:8a NLT Come Close – Here is another wonderful promise: as we come close to God, He comes close to us. Like the prodigal son who returned to his father in desperation, in hope of safety, and found his fatherContinue reading “Come Close”
Will All Be One
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus prayed] “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one- as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may theyContinue reading “Will All Be One”
Encourage One Another
Today’s Encouragement is, “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Hebrews 3:13 NIV Encourage One Another – Daily! We can encourage each other! Other translations read, “exhort”, or “warn” each other. This is God’s message to us through others, through His people. Continue reading “Encourage One Another”
Fan Into Flames
Today’s Encouragement is, “This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.’ 2 Timothy 1:6-7 NLT Fan into Flames- The clear message isContinue reading “Fan Into Flames”
The Father Loves You Dearly
Today’s Encouragement is, “For the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God.” John 16:27 NLT The Father Loves You Dearly – This is the driving force of life, of our relationship with God. He is our Perfect Father, and He loves us dearly! A few confirmingContinue reading “The Father Loves You Dearly”
All Night
Today’s Encouragement is “One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night.” Luke 6:12 NLT All Night – Jesus went up on a mountain. Alone. No hotel room, no cabin. Sat under the stars. Alone. All night. And prayed. No sleep. No food. No water.Continue reading “All Night”