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”
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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”
Wonderful Truths
Today’s Encouragement is, “Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.” Psalm 119:18 NLT Wonderful truths – We are free, of course, by God’s immeasurable Grace… to choose what we listen to and believe and decide about every concept, idea, suggestion, and instruction of God. Yet, my friend, consider this… Is itContinue reading “Wonderful Truths”
That Seems Right
Today’s Encouragement is Proverbs 14:12 NLT There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. That seems right – We face dozens of choices daily, some minor, some major, but sometimes the seemingly minor are truly major! We all want to make the best choices, of course, and yet,Continue reading “That Seems Right”
The Word is Alive!
Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 4:12 NLT For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. The Word Is Alive – Because His Word is alive and powerful, when we read itContinue reading “The Word is Alive!”
Give Freely
Today’s Encouragement is Proverbs 11:24 NLT Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. Give Freely – This is ancient wisdom, about 3000 years old. It’s not written by a TV preacher trying to get your money or pleaded by a pastor trying to pay the debt or electricity bill for theContinue reading “Give Freely”
Your Own Understanding
Today’s Encouragement is Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Your Own Understanding – More good news! We don’t have to figure everything out! Our own understanding isContinue reading “Your Own Understanding”
Always Proclaim
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 75:9 NLT But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. Always Proclaim – I will – (a decision) Always – (in all circumstances) Proclaim – (speak, sing, think about) Consider with me: what are the thoughts, the words,Continue reading “Always Proclaim”
Wisdom From Above
Today’s Encouragement is James 3:17 NLT But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. Wisdom From Above – OfContinue reading “Wisdom From Above”