Today’s Encouragement is, “For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.” 1 Thessalonians 5:9 NLT God Chose – What we think about is essential. Our perspective, beliefs, opinions, and ideas are the fuel that directs our lives. Hopefully, you are already aware of manyContinue reading “God Chose”
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The Darkest Valley
Today’s Encouragement is, “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 NLT The Darkest Valley – Although the psalm is familiar, the promise, the truth, and the power are still as fresh asContinue reading “The Darkest Valley”
Dare To Hope
Today’s Encouragement is. “Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” Lamentations 3:21-23 NLT Dare to Hope – Jeremiah wrote the despair-filled book of Lamentations to express his own grief andContinue reading “Dare To Hope”
Things We Cannot See
Today’s Encouragement is, “For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things weContinue reading “Things We Cannot See”
God Will Reveal
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are.” Romans 8:18-19 NLT We clearly will endure suffering. God doesn’t sugarcoat the truth. “Here on earthContinue reading “God Will Reveal”
How Long
Today’s Encouragement is, “How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand?” Psalm 13:2 NLT How Long – Perhaps you need His rescue, right now, or you have been, or will be at some point.My friend, we allContinue reading “How Long”
Yet I Will Rejoice
Today’s Encouragement is, “Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I willContinue reading “Yet I Will Rejoice”
They Went Home
Today’s Encouragement is, “And when all the crowd that came to see the crucifixion saw what had happened, they went home in deep sorrow.” Luke 23:48 NLT They went home – Can you imagine His followers’ shock, horror, disappointment, grief, sorrow, emptiness, and complete despair, especially the disciples? Their leader, master, and friend had beenContinue reading “They Went Home”
Nothing Compared
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.” Romans 8:18 Nothing compared- Some people in this life experience horrible suffering: abuse, persecution, discrimination, genocide, depression, physical or mental illness and disease, the heartbreaking loss of loved ones- the list seems endless. Yet, thisContinue reading “Nothing Compared”
Glory Beyond All Comparison
Today’s Encouragement is, “For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” 2 Corinthians 4:17 ESV Glory Beyond All Comparison – We all need to be reminded sometimes – This life on earth is not all there is! It’s a distinction of our faith that we recognize eternityContinue reading “Glory Beyond All Comparison”
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