Weekly Encouragement

Praise God for this country we get to call home! Boldly standing for righteousness was what gave this nation its independence, and so many freedoms have been enjoyed as a result!  Happy 250th birthday, America!

“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus….And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John

“True Christians are assured that no temptation (or trial) shall happen to them but what they shall be enabled to bear; and that the grace of Christ shall be sufficient for them.” ~ Roger Sherman, Signer of the Declaration of Independence.He has made provision for our every need in Jesus Christ! Sometimes, as we witness

Why did Jesus say, “Go ye therefore…?” Many have listed purposes of the Great Commission, but the basis of the Great Commission is really something! Here’s what we read in the previous verse: “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” We have authority

“And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me,

Wow! We are always victorious in Christ! And Jesus shines through us, to unbelievers, wherever we go!
…Connect with Him! Spend time conversing with Jesus, just as you would a friend…

The women sought Jesus, and He showed Himself to them. He rose as He said. They obeyed and left running with fear and great joy. Jesus gives great joy! He met them, they held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. He told them “Be not afraid: go tell my brethren…”  v.10