Except Through Me

Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6 NLT Except Through Me – This isn’t a very popular statement. Jesus wasn’t being very sensitive or politically correct when He said this. Many have watered down thisContinue reading “Except Through Me”

Great Joy

Today’s Encouragement is, “That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news thatContinue reading “Great Joy”

Overwhelmed

Today’s Encouragement is, “Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all.” Psalm 65:3 NLT Overwhelmed – Ever been overwhelmed by your sins?  “What was I thinking?” “How did I let myself do that?” “I just can’t break this habit, this addiction!” My friend, it is good to be overwhelmed by our sin!Continue reading “Overwhelmed”

Lord, Help!

Today’s Encouragement is, “LORD, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he rescued them from their distress. Psalm 107:6 NLT Lord, Help! – This verse is repeated four times in Psalm 107.  In this song, His people were wandering (v4-5), depressed, enslaved, addicted (v10-12), foolish, and starving (v 17-18), and they were about to dieContinue reading “Lord, Help!”

He Will Rescue

Today’s Encouragement is, “And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.” 2 Corinthians 1:10 NLT He will Rescue –  Do you hear the confidence, the assurance in this statement?  He did, He will, and HeContinue reading “He Will Rescue”

Who Do You Say I Am

Today’s Encouragement is “Then he asked them, ‘But who do you say I am?’ Peter replied, ‘You are the Messiah.’” Mark 8:29 NLT Who Do You Say – Jesus had just asked his disciples “Who do people say I am?”  Then He asked this.  Notice Peter’s response, “You are… the Messiah.”  He didn’t say, “Well,Continue reading “Who Do You Say I Am”