Love Grows More Perfect

Today’s Encouragement is, “And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect.” 1 John 4:17a NLT Love Grows More Perfect –  What?  Our love… can grow… to be… more perfect?   We readily accept the beautiful idea of the loving elderly couple, whose love has grown deeper throughout the years of their marriage.  It’s a heartwarmingContinue reading “Love Grows More Perfect”

You Will Live

Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live.” Romans 8:12-13Continue reading “You Will Live”

Your Word In My Heart

Today’s Encouragement is, “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 NLT Your Word In My Heart –  I confess, I began with envy.  I envied those who knew God’s Word and could easily quote it accurately.  I wanted to be like that.  My motivation was ego, but GodContinue reading “Your Word In My Heart”

Let Your Roots Grow Down

Today’s Encouragement is, “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7Continue reading “Let Your Roots Grow Down”

Your Roots Will Grow

Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.” Ephesians 3:17 NLT Your roots will grow – Now that we have accepted Christ – He will make His home in your heart – as youContinue reading “Your Roots Will Grow”

Fill Your Lives

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:16 NLT Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. Fill Your Lives – Is it possible my friend, that the message of Christ,Continue reading “Fill Your Lives”