Today’s Encouragement is, “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1 NIV His Love Endures Forever – Modern worship music is often criticized for being repetitive, and often it’s true. But repetition is not always a bad thing. Nor is it a new idea. Repetition cements thoughts inContinue reading “His Love Endures Forever”
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The Life
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’” John 14:6a NLT The Life – Jesus is the Life. He existed at the beginning; He was with God, and He was God. (John 1:1-2) “We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heardContinue reading “The Life”
The Truth
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’” John 14:6a NLT The Truth – Jesus spoke the truth, always. And here He explains that He, Himself, IS the Truth! He doesn’t say, “I know the Truth,” nor “I can teach you some true things,” nor “I’ve become enlightened,Continue reading “The Truth”
What He Requires
Today’s Encouragement is, “No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 NLT What He Requires – This clear summary counters our assumptions of the great sacrifices (seeContinue reading “What He Requires”
The Evidence
Today’s Encouragement is, “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 NLT The Evidence – We typically understand evidence as the ‘cold hard facts.’ It is the dates, times, records, statements, and whatever establishes a fact; we then place our confidence, our faith,Continue reading “The Evidence”
Pay Close Attention
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he added, ‘Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given – and you will receive even more.’”Mark 4:24 NLT Pay Close Attention – Jesus taught His twelve disciples for three years, day in and day out. He taught them orally; thereContinue reading “Pay Close Attention”
Understand The Meaning
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Jesus said to them, ‘If you can’t understand the meaning of this parable, how will you understand all the other parables?’” Mark 4:13 NLT Understand The Meaning – Jesus often taught in parables, easily remembered stories with deep spiritual meaning and truth. Some who heard Him understood, but most did not.Continue reading “Understand The Meaning”
Their Own Desires
Today’s Encouragement is, “So I let them follow their own stubborn desires, living according to their own ideas. Oh, that my people would listen to me! Oh, that Israel would follow me, walking in my paths!” Psalm 81:12-13 NLT Their Own Desires – God’s people, including the ancient nation of Israel, every believer since then,Continue reading “Their Own Desires”
Grow Strong
Today’s Encouragement is, “Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:7 NLT Grow Strong – The analogy of plants and trees and our Christian lives is frequently usedContinue reading “Grow Strong”
Grace Upon Grace
Today’s Encouragement is, “For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:16-17 ESV Grace Upon Grace – The Greek word translated into English as grace is charis. Some definitions include gratitude, benefit, favor, gift, and loving-kindness, asContinue reading “Grace Upon Grace”