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”
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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”
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”
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”