Today’s Engagement is, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Always be joyful – “This is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” We often say, “I just want to know God’s will.”Continue reading “Always Be Joyful”
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that time will come
Today’s Encouragement is, “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!” Mark 13:32-33 NLT That Time Will Come – The BibleContinue reading “that time will come”
Even Though
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 “Even Though”
God Chose
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”
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”