Tag Archives: Encouragement

Peace Without Worry – 3

Scripture Text – Philippians 4:1-9 The antidote to worry is the secure mind: “And the peace of God . . . will guard (guard like a soldier at a garrison) your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” When you have … Continue reading

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Tribute To Friendship

I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you; I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me; I … Continue reading

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Why Can I Not Follow You Now?

Thursday January 5, 2023 John 13:37 “Lord, why can I not follow You now?” There are times when you cannot understand why you cannot do what you want to do. When God brings the blank space, see that you do … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/05/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Peace Without Worry – 2

Scripture Text – Philippians 4:1-9 The antidote to worry is the secure mind: “And the peace of God . . . will guard (guard like a soldier at a garrison) your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” When you have … Continue reading

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Best Definition

An English publication offered a prize for the best definition of a friend, and among the thousands of answers received were the following: “One who multiplies joys, divides grief.” “One who understands our silence.” “A volume of sympathy bound in … Continue reading

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Matthew 26:41

Wednesday January 4, 2023 Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray.” We need to watch for prayers as well as for the answers to our prayers. It needs as much wisdom to pray rightly as it does faith to receive the answers … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/04/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Peace Without Worry – 1

Scripture Text – Philippians 4:1-9 If anybody had an excuse for worrying, it was the Apostle Paul. His beloved Christian friends at Philippi were disagreeing with one another, and he was not there to help them. We have no idea … Continue reading

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Durer’s Praying Hands

From childhood Albrecht Durer wanted to paint. Finally, he left home to study with a great artist. He met a friend who also had this same desire and the two became roommates. Both being poor, they found it difficult to … Continue reading

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The Immutability of Christ

Tuesday January 3, 2023 Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. It is well that there is one person who is the same. It is well that there is one stable rock amidst the changing billows … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/03/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Seeking and Pursuing Peace

“Let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers.” – 1 Peter 3:11-12. “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of … Continue reading

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Carrying Others’ Sorrows

Although the North American Indians had no written alphabet before they met the white man, their language was anything but primitive. The vocabulary of many Indian nations was as large as that of their French and English exploiters, and often … Continue reading

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Oh!

Monday January 02, 2023 Jeremiah 1:6 Then said I: “Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth.” In theology there is no “Oh!” and this is a significant if not an ominous thing. Theology seeks to … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/02/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Lawyer or Witness?

Here’s a thought for you to take into the New Year: God didn’t call us to be lawyers, but rather to be witnesses! Too many times we feel we have to defend God, Christ Jesus or the Word and yet … Continue reading

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New Years Verse 1/01/2023

LOOK FORWARD IN HOPE! KEEP LOOKING UP IN EXPECTATION! With all going on in the world, let’s keep hope alive in Christ Jesus and our eyes focused heavenward. The day of the Bridegroom’s return is one day closer and one … Continue reading

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New Years Eve Verse 12/31/2022

LOOK FORWARD IN HOPE! KEEP LOOKING UP IN EXPECTATION! With all going on in the world, let’s keep hope alive in Christ Jesus and our eyes focused heavenward. The day of the Bridegroom’s return is one day closer and one … Continue reading

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A New Year 2023

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And … Continue reading

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