Today’s Encouragement is, “I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:5 NLT Trust Not – Paul was referring to the style, the approach of his recent preaching. “And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches,Continue reading “Trust Not”
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Believe Without Seeing
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Jesus told him, ‘You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.’” John 20:29 NLT Believe without seeing – In the preceding verses, Jesus is resurrected, has appeared to the disciples and to Thomas, and now, having seen him, Thomas believes. As always, Jesus’ wordsContinue reading “Believe Without Seeing”
Precious Promises
Today’s Encouragement is, “And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.” 2 Peter 1:4 NLT Precious Promises- “He has (already) given us His great and precious promises.”Continue reading “Precious Promises”
Now Remain
Today’s Encouragement is “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.” John 15:9 ESV Now Remain – Consider this with me. The Love that God the Father has for Jesus, His Son- what truer, deeper, more perfect Love could exist? Selah (pause and think about this) AndContinue reading “Now Remain”
Why
Today’s Encouragement is, “Wake up, O Lord! Why do you sleep? Get up! Do not reject us forever. Why do you look the other way? Why do you ignore our suffering and oppression? We collapse in the dust, lying face down in the dirt. Rise up! Help us! Ransom us because of your unfailing love.”Continue reading “Why”
Openly Declaring
Today’s Encouragement is, “For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.” Romans 10:10 NLT Openly Declaring – Many of us believers, myself included, are reluctant to declare our faith openly. We are willing to believe, ifContinue reading “Openly Declaring”
Worries Of This Life
Today’s Encouragement is, “The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.” Matthew 13:22 NLT Worries Of This Life – Worry, anxiety, and fear (all areContinue reading “Worries Of This Life”
I Am Confident
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yet I am confident I will see the LORD’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” Psalm 27:13-14 NLT I Am Confident – David wrote the psalms from the full gamut of hisContinue reading “I Am Confident”
Hiding Place
Today’s Encouragement is, “For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.“ Psalm 32:7 NLT Hiding Place – Ever find yourself thinking, “I wish I could just get away from everything and everyone?” You can. God is our hiding place. Shelter. Safety. Peace. Rest. Protection. Fortress.Continue reading “Hiding Place”
How Much God Loves Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.” 1 John 4:16a NLT How Much God Loves Us – This is how much: He sent His Son to die for our sins. (1 John 4:10) He gave us eternal life through Jesus. (1 John 4:9)Continue reading “How Much God Loves Us”