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”
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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”
I Will Hold You Up
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NLT I will hold you up – We are at times, aren’t we? Discouraged, afraid, disappointed, overwhelmed, abandoned,Continue reading “I Will Hold You Up”
The Lord Disciplines
Today’s Encouragement Is Hebrews 12:6 NLT For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child. The Lord Disciplines – “Wait just a minute, I think I’ll pass! I don’t want any discipline; I’m an adult now, but thanks anyway.” If we’re honest, there are aspects of thisContinue reading “The Lord Disciplines”
Nothing Except Jesus
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Corinthians 2:2 ESV For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. Nothing Except Jesus – Sometimes in this life things all just go great! We can do no wrong and life seems like a piece of cake! But for some of us, this just ain’tContinue reading “Nothing Except Jesus”