“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,” (Hebrews 10:24 NIV) Encouragement can come in many forms…as any parent, teacher or coach will tell you. Some are gentle reminders, some are a little more firm and still others may actually sting a bit. The point is that we all need encouragement and just as The Lord encourages us in different ways we are called to graciously and discerningly do the same for others…and be willing to accept... Read More
June 29, 2023
Encourage One Another 2
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“But encourage one another every day, as long as it is still called “today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” (Hebrews 3:13) Encouragement literally means to infuse with courage or put courage into. We all need encouragement and one of the best ways to know that you’ll receive is to be one that gives it at every opportunity. As we continue with the "one another" commands we find several in the book of Hebrews. Most Biblical scholars will... Read More
June 22, 2023
Build Up One Another
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“Therefore… build one another up, just as you also are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11b) We need each other! This is God’s design not just for us as individuals but for us as disciples and believers united together as Christ’s Church. Everything stated in God’s Word needs to be tested to see if it is applicable for you as an individual person or to us together as a community of believers, i.e., The Church…or to both, which is often the case. If we apply things only... Read More
June 20, 2023
Encourage One Another
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“Therefore, comfort one another with these words.” (1 Thessalonians 4:18) “Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11) The best place to find comfort, encouragement and strength is in God’s Word and by His Holy Spirit through other believers. Look for opportunities to instill comfort and courage as you build up others in the faith. We're going to look at another "one another" that's actually expressed twice near the end of Paul's first letter to... Read More
June 2, 2023
Brotherly Love for One Another
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“Now as to the love of the brothers and sisters, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another;” Paul (1 Thessalonians 4:9) Real Love can only come from God as any other imitations fall short. Our “brotherly love” must be an overflow of His Agape (selfless, sacrificial, self-giving love that prefers Him above all else). We cannot love our fellow man and compromise God’s Love in any way. Seems that The... Read More