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!”

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”

Fill Your Lives

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:16 NLT Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. Fill Your Lives – Is it possible my friend, that the message of Christ,Continue reading “Fill Your Lives”

Turn Away

Today’s Encouragement is 1 Peter 3:10-11 NLT For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” Turn Away – We often mightContinue reading “Turn Away”

Listen Carefully

Today’s Encouragement is Deuteronomy 5:1 NLT Moses called all the people of Israel together and said, “Listen carefully, Israel. Hear the decrees and regulations I am giving you today, so you may learn them and obey them! Listen Carefully – In Deuteronomy 5:6-21 God spells out the eternal wisdom of life, called the ten commandments.Continue reading “Listen Carefully”

Control Your Mind

Today’s Encouragement is Romans 8:6 NLT So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Control Your Mind –  Remember Saturday morning cartoons? A recurring theme was the hero having a little angel on one shoulder and a little devil onContinue reading “Control Your Mind”