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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The Way You Think
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 The Way You Think – Notice it doesn’t say change your behavior, or don’t do ‘this or that,’ but God transforms us – in ourContinue reading “The Way You Think”
Made Perfect
Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Made Perfect – Jesus made us perfect, forever. Argue with it, add your ifs, ands, or buts, yet still – God’s word remains eternally true. Jesus perfects our every flaw, sin, imperfection, failure, andContinue reading “Made Perfect”
Write Them On Their Minds
Today’s Encouragement is, “This is the new covenant I will make with my people on that day, says the LORD: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.” Hebrews 10:16 NLT Write Them On Their Minds — You may have them too. Thoughts, words of wisdom, encouragement,Continue reading “Write Them On Their Minds”
God Is For Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” Romans 8:31 NLT God Is For Us – “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20b NLT God is withContinue reading “God Is For Us”
The Word Became Flesh
Today’s Encouragement is, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 ESV The Word Became Flesh – Only John described Jesus as “the Word.” Here in John 1, the introduction of hisContinue reading “The Word Became Flesh”
The Word of God
Today’s Encouragement is, “For the word of God is living and active.” Hebrews 4:12a ESV The Word of God is Living- There are two aspects to the concept of “The Word of God.” One is the Bible, the written word addressed here; the other is Jesus, the Living Word. The two are not separable. TheContinue reading “The Word of God”
Remain Faithful
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus said to the people who believed in him, ‘You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” John 8:31-32 NLT Remain Faithful – We quickly respond, “But nobody’s perfect!” We want to be truly disciplesContinue reading “Remain Faithful”
The Answer
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6 NLT The Way – Jesus didn’t quibble; He didn’t dance around the issue. He simply stated the Truth. He is The Way, the Truth, and The Life! GotContinue reading “The Answer”
Right With God
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 NLT Right With God – Christ has made us right with God. This is righteousness, the state of being in a perfect, right relationshipContinue reading “Right With God”