Today’s Encouragement is Isaiah 31:6 NLT Though you are such wicked rebels, my people, come and return to the LORD. Rebels – Throughout biblical history, people rebelled against God, and we still do! The pattern is clear and consistent, repeated dozens of times over the centuries, and it is recorded for us to learn aboutContinue reading “Rebels”
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You Are Not Controlled
Today’s Encouragement is Romans 8:9 NLT But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. The Spirit controls you if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.) You are not controlledContinue reading “You Are Not Controlled”
They Have Defeated Him
Today’s Encouragement is Revelation 12:10b-11a NLT For the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down to earth- the one who accuses them before our God day and night. And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. They Have Defeated Him – Notice past tense, theContinue reading “They Have Defeated Him”
Everyone Who Believes
Today’s Encouragement is Romans 3:22 NLT We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. Everyone Who Believes – We are Believers… the people who put our faith and hope in Jesus Christ. We don’t do anything perfectly;Continue reading “Everyone Who Believes”
Always Be Thankful
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:15 NLT And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Always Be Thankful – Once we fully recognize, accept, understand, and see, the incredible, too-wonderful-to-be-believed, free gift of salvation, grace,Continue reading “Always Be Thankful”
Rescue Me
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 119:146 NLT I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. Rescue Me – There’s no place in God’s word where He says, “You made your bed, now sleep in it!” He never says, “You made this mess, you deserve it.” He doesn’t say, “It’s your faultContinue reading “Rescue Me”
Because Of His Mercy
Today’s Encouragement is Titus 3:5 NLT He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. Because of His Mercy – Sometimes we need a reminder… It is “Because Of HisContinue reading “Because Of His Mercy”
But With God
Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 19:25-26 NLT The disciples were astounded. “Then who in the world can be saved?” they asked. Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” But With God – At times we all need to remember some of the foundational truths ofContinue reading “But With God”
Letting
Today’s Encouragement is Romans 8:6 NLT So, letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Letting – Notice we only have two options. Which are we going to LET control our minds? We LET one or the other… have CONTROL… ofContinue reading “Letting”
Such Wonderful Things
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 72:18 NLT Praise the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does such wonderful things. Such Wonderful Things – The LORD God, who first revealed Himself to Israel, and then to all people through Christ… He Alone does such wonderful things! We can sometimes lose sight of this truth… JamesContinue reading “Such Wonderful Things”
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