Tag Archives: encouragement

1 John 4:7 (NIV 1984) Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Let it be true; let us love one another!  God seeks to … Continue reading →

Acts 11:18 (NIV 1984) When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” As a Christian, aren’t we blessed to be counted as one of … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 7:10 (NIV 1984) Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. I do not know about you, but I would like to be able to say, at the end … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 7:6-7 (NIV 1984) But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. Last week, we read in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 2:5-7 (NIV 1984) If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you, to some extent—not to put it too severely. The punishment inflicted on him by the majority … Continue reading →

Romans 15:5-6 (NIV 1984) May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of … Continue reading →

Hebrews 12:3 (NIV 1984) Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. It seems we hope, or expect, our lives will be easier because of our faith in Jesus … Continue reading →

Psalm 102:28 (NIV 1984) The children of your servants will live in your presence; their descendants will be established before you. We should not underestimate the influence we can have upon others. It is a blessing when the Lord allows … Continue reading →

Psalm 116:10 (NIV 1984) I believed; therefore I said,     “I am greatly afflicted.” Life circumstances can be complex, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming.  There are times when we may wonder if things will ever let up or if we will ever … Continue reading →

Psalm 116:8-9 (NIV 1984) For you, O Lord, have delivered my soul from death,     my eyes from tears,     my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the Lord     in the land of the living. What peace can come from … Continue reading →