For the Son of man came to seek and save what was lost. Luke 19:10 My husband and I stepped onto the walking path in Sunriver, Oregon, excited to get some exercise in the beautiful outdoors. The smell of pine trees and juniper bushes filled the air as we headed for the river, feeling like…Read more »
Author: Linda Colby
Linda has been a Bible teacher in a national women's ministry for the past 14 years, overseeing and leading women of all ages and their children in their pursuit of growing in the knowledge and understanding of the Word and deepening their relationships in Jesus Christ.
She is now involved with the new ministry “The Encouraging Word”. She has a Masters in Bible and Theology from Western Seminary and works with a team to write Bible studies that will encourage, teach, counsel and grow men and women in relationship to God and to one another.
Be Prepared for the Battle
Posted by in fighting the devil, sword of the spirit, be ready For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12  Alaska is a breathtakingly beautiful place, full of snowy towering mountains, glacier fed rivers, and abundant wildlife. However…Read more »
The Lord Watches Over You
Posted by in the Lord loves us The Lord watches over you, the Lord is your shade at your right hand. Psalm 121:5 I could hear my three-year-old granddaughter Maya, squeal with delight, as she cried out, “higher, grandpa, higher”. My husband had become Maya’s new constant companion, while we were on vacation in Alabama visiting family. He played hide and seek…Read more »
Jesus Rescues Us
Posted by in jesus rescues, chaos, fear, anxiety, prayer He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. 2 Samuel 22:20 Life goes on, even in the midst of chaos and quarantine. As if watching the news is not frightening enough, we are all still dealing with our own chaos and struggles in life. My sister’s renter,…Read more »
Why Study the Bible?
Posted by in Bible studies, testamony, read the Bible, devotions You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11 Studying the Bible, took me from feeling like an acquaintance of Gods, to knowing I am His dearly beloved. The Lord has always known me, but I have…Read more »
What Will Our Legacy Be?
Posted by in legacy, loving God, serving God Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. Proverbs 22:6 NLT My grandmother passed away about 20 years ago. Leaving everything she owned to her three children. Antique dishes, silver coffee servers, costume jewelry and a some old furniture. My mother gave me a few pieces,…Read more »
Bloom Where Planted
Posted by in be encouraged, feeling stifled, covid 19 The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. Habakkuk 3:19 On my walks around the neighborhood I am always blessed by the beauty of nature, especially this time of year. The magnificent flowering trees and the stunning burst of…Read more »
Jesus Changes Us
Posted by in jesus change, new life, new person in Christ Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come; The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 My husband and I began watching the series “The Chosen” on TV a few nights ago. It is based on the story of Jesus, but focus’ on people’s response to Him. How they…Read more »
Connecting With Others
Posted by in social distancing, community, reach out Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 How are you doing with the social distancing, since we have been told…Read more »
The Lord is With Us
Posted by in trust God, pandemic, God is with us For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 From our Encouraging Word sister…Read more »
