Today’s Encouragement is, “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 NLT The Message Of The Cross – Nothing else in human history is as recognized and revered, used and misused, prayedContinue reading “The Message of the Cross”
Tag Archives: Sin
Loved Him More
Today’s Encouragement is, Then Jesus told him this story: “A man loaned money to two people-500 pieces of silver to one and 50 pieces to the other. But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?” Simon answered, “IContinue reading “Loved Him More”
Nothing Good
Today’s Encouragement is, “And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. Romans 7:18 NLT Nothing good – In much of Romans 7, Paul lays bare the ugly truth of sin. He admits to God and to us that heContinue reading “Nothing Good”
Has Freed You
Today’s Encouragement is, “And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:2 NLT Has Freed You – Because we belong to Him – A result of our belonging to Jesus is – God’s Spirit has set us freeContinue reading “Has Freed You”
We All Fall Short
Today’s Encouragement is, “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 3:23 NLT We All Fall Short – Far too frequently, we see in the news that another pastor or Christian leader has fallen and been accused, arrested, tried, and found guilty. But, aren’t we all guilty? But wait, pastors, evangelists,Continue reading “We All Fall Short”
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”