Tag Archives: encouragement

2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV 1984) Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. As followers of Jesus Christ, we can count on the … Continue reading →

Ephesians 6:13 (NIV 1984) Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. The Scripture surrounding this … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV 1984) We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God has chosen to honor us.  We are an important part … Continue reading →

Psalm 30:11 (NIV 1984) You turned my wailing into dancing;     you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, Oh, what a blessing!  However, all too often, God is the last one we turn to in times of sorrow, fear, … Continue reading →

1 John 5:11-12 (NIV 1984) And this is the testimony [about God’s Son]: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.  He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 5:1 (NIV 1984) Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. Sometimes we are torn between our … Continue reading →

John 17:17, 19 (NIV 1984) Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth…. For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.  Oh, today’s passage is dear to me.  As I sought to understand what it … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV 1984) And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. It is the Spirit of the … Continue reading →

John 6:63 (NIV 1984) The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. What a precious gift we have been given!  The Holy Spirit lives inside the … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV 1984) He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. As Christians, we are all ministers of a … Continue reading →