Today’s Encouragement is, “Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity.” 1 Corinthians 13:12a (NLT) But Then – We often think that we know exactly what’s going on! “Nobody else really understands it like I do. Yes, I’m that much smarter than everyoneContinue reading “But Then”
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No Reason For Hope
Today’s Encouragement is, “Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping-believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, ‘That’s how many descendants you will have!’” Romans 4:18 NLT No Reason for Hope- God promised Abraham that he would become the father of many nationsContinue reading “No Reason For Hope”
Remains Forever
Today’s Encouragement is, “As the Scriptures say, ‘People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.’ And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.” 1 Peter 1:24-25 NLT Remains Forever – MostContinue reading “Remains Forever”
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”
The Word
Today’s Encouragement is “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 NLT The Word – John begins his book, a firsthand, eyewitness record of the phenomenal ministry of Jesus Christ, with these unusual words. He starts well before Jesus’ birth, before Moses, Abraham, Noah,Continue reading “The Word”