A New Person

Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Romans 12:2a NLT A New Person –   We choose; we are given the power of choice!  We can choose to let God transform us into a new person, or,Continue reading “A New Person”

Forever Made Perfect

Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he [Jesus] forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Forever Made Perfect –  We may not feel, see, or dare to believe it… But our Bible says it!   We are… Forever… made (already, now) Perfect… by the one offering (Jesus’ sacrifice)  And…Continue reading “Forever Made Perfect”

Your Real Life

Today’s Encouragement is, “For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3 NLT Your Real Life –  Being reborn is a central tenet of Christianity (John 3:3). We die to ourselves, to this world, and to sin—and then are reborn to live ‘in Christ’! (Baptism isContinue reading “Your Real Life”

Do These Things

Today’s Encouragement is, “So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away.” 2 Peter 1:10 NLT Do These Things –  In the preceding verses (5-7), he expounds: Add “these things” to your faith: moral excellence, Continue reading “Do These Things”

Let God Transform You

Today’s Encouragement is, “…let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2b NLT Let God Transform You – When we choose, on our own volition, to make a change, to lose weight, stop smoking or some other bad habit or addiction, or even change careers… we take aContinue reading “Let God Transform You”

Others Began Coming

So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. Then others began coming – men who were in trouble, in debt, or just discontented… 1 Samuel 22:1-2a NLT Today’s Encouragement is – Others began coming – David had been selected, chosen, andContinue reading “Others Began Coming”

The Way You Think

Today’s Encouragement is Romans 12:2a NLT Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. The Way You Think – Have you ever known someone who just didn’t ‘think right?’  They can’t seem to connect with reality.  But for usContinue reading “The Way You Think”