An Encouraging Word

Today’s Encouragement is, “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25 NLT An Encouraging Word-  There’s plenty in this world to worry about! Plenty of discouraging things! The economy, wars, cultural upheaval, pandemics… this list is endless!  The information about these situations is also limitless; everywhere we turn… there’s plentyContinue reading “An Encouraging Word”

A Place For Gold

Today’s Encouragement is “Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place for gold that they refine.” Job 28:1 (ESV) A place for gold – In this chapter, Job talks about wisdom, which cannot be found on this earth; even looking into the depths of the earth, where gold and silver are mined, willContinue reading “A Place For Gold”

Amazed By His Answer

Today’s Encouragement is, “So they failed to trap him by what he said in front of the people. Instead, they were amazed by his answer, and they became silent.” Luke 20:26 NLT Amazed by his answer – The entire chapter of Luke 20 describes the desperate attempts of the religious leaders to trap Jesus inContinue reading “Amazed By His Answer”

It Is Good

Today’s Encouragement is, “It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening.” Psalm 92:2 NLT It is Good – You may have heard this verse reflected in succinct and sage prayer advice, “Ask Him every morning and thank Him every night.”   When we wake, before anything else, weContinue reading “It Is Good”

Word of Encouragement

Today’s Encouragement is, “After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: ‘Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it.’” Acts 13:15 NLT Word of Encouragement –  This world, especially the news media, is fullContinue reading “Word of Encouragement”

Public Reading of Scripture

Today’s Encouragement is, “Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.” 1 Timothy 4:13 ESV Public Reading of Scripture – Ever notice this?  Whenever the Bible is read, usually in a church service… We glaze over.  We think, “When will he finish?” “I can read this myself anytimeContinue reading “Public Reading of Scripture”

Listen to My Voice

Today’s Encouragement is, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 NLT Listen to my Voice – “I’m hearing voices!” Those are some pretty scary words! We are wide-eyed, shocked, and take a few steps back… But in truth, we all ‘hear’ many different voices in our minds. Continue reading “Listen to My Voice”

Love Your Enemies

Today’s Encouragement is “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.” Luke 6:27 NLT Love Your Enemies – Jesus teaches us to live His way in a complete reversal of the world’s way.  By the world’s definition of ‘enemy,’ hate is pretty muchContinue reading “Love Your Enemies”

The Good Seed

Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus replied, ‘The Son of Man is the farmer who plants the good seed. The field is the world, and the good seed represents the people of the Kingdom. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one.’” Matthew 13:37-38 NLT The Good Seed – In this brief parable (vContinue reading “The Good Seed”