Today’s Encouragement is, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:11 NLT How to be content – Notice that Paul writes, “I have learned…” Contentment isn’t a natural outlook, attitude, or the modern term ‘worldview’… instead, it is a learned trait, aContinue reading “Contentment”
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Hope When I Remember
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 Hope when I remember- Jeremiah wrote the sorrow-filled book of Lamentations to express his grief and theContinue reading “Hope When I Remember”
Sought God Wholeheartedly
Today’s encouragement is, “In all that he did in the service of the Temple of God and in his efforts to follow God’s laws and commands, Hezekiah sought his God wholeheartedly. As a result, he was very successful. After Hezekiah had faithfully carried out this work, King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah. 2 Chronicles 31:21-32:1aContinue reading “Sought God Wholeheartedly”
To Be Content
Today’s Encouragement is, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:11 NLT To Be Content – Have we? Learned how to be content? Paul had every reason to be discontent! He was beaten with rods, flogged, stoned, imprisoned, shipwrecked, and more! (SeeContinue reading “To Be Content”
God’s Peace
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 NLT God’s Peace- The previous verse describes the spiritual process and the steps necessary for arriving at what may seem impossible: God’s Peace! UnlikeContinue reading “God’s Peace”
The Same
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 NLT The same – Many of us would like to have a closer relationship with God. We know we would be better off, and we know that prayer can and would help us be better people and Christians. But we justContinue reading “The Same”
Hear and Obey
Today’s Encouragement is, “Someone told Jesus, ‘Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, and they want to see you.’ Jesus replied, ‘My mother and my brothers are all those who hear God’s word and obey it.’” Luke 8:20-21 NLT Hear and Obey – Most of us would think when Jesus learned His family wasContinue reading “Hear and Obey”
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”
Working In You
Today’s Encouragement is, “Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” Philippians 2:12b-13 NLT God is working in you – Did you catch that? God is working IN you. Continue reading “Working In You”
Your Treasure
Today’s Encouragement is, “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. “Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe;Continue reading “Your Treasure”