13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Philippi church had to struggle with pride; and lack of unity too hard to hide. So, Paul … Continue reading
21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, “God was in Christ”, and loved Saul to the core; … Continue reading
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I … Continue reading
7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. Jeremiah 17:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Judah’s tribe sent to serve their enemy; their hearts had turned hard like iron-bark tree. Jesus was sent us to set … Continue reading
8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. I Peter 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter three times had denied our great Lord; but Christ forgave him and Pete was restored. At cruel Calvary … Continue reading
12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, Colossians 3:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Ephesus church was told, “Put on new man”; for Holy Spirit will help all He can. Jesus came to earth … Continue reading
15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul asks young Timothy do a ‘good … Continue reading
13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able … Continue reading
27 And he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Mark 2:27 ESV Dear friends and family…, God made the Sabbath so we have good rest; mind, soul and body be refreshed with zest. Any day … Continue reading
17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon grew wise by ‘talking it out’; tuned in, kept list’ning and no way did pout. On the Cross Jesus still talked strong and stout; … Continue reading
36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul shares a “myst’ry”, and let’s it be known; no more a secret, wants whole world to … Continue reading
16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus was taken outside of the camp; beyond the city, died death of a tramp. He’s … Continue reading
36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul shares a “myst’ry”, and let’s it be known; no more a secret, wants whole world to … Continue reading
4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4 … Continue reading
36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36 ESV Dear friends and family…, Up on the mountain Lord Jesus would speak; be “merciful” folks and always be meek. Then lived His words there on Calvary Peak; “Father forgive them… … Continue reading
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family… James, Jesus’ brother wants us all to know; trust God through trials … Continue reading
14 For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such … Continue reading
17 And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Jonah 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, God had caught up with the “runaway man’; “Jonah” did not … Continue reading
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was in prison, his future not sure; yet he would serve God … Continue reading
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29 ESV Dear friends and family…, John, holy bushman, would preach and baptise; then saw God’s dove fall … Continue reading
9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul asks the church to be “noble” and “pure”; to counter world’s ways … Continue reading
25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, As a small child walks by fruit that they eat; we will walk strong with the Spirit’s kind beat. … Continue reading
14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. Matthew 7:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, The “gate is narrow” and “road” “straight” as well; Jesus is “Way” to leave … Continue reading
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, God told young Joshua, “Time to “be strong”; … Continue reading
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, All the “disciples” were told they must “go”; for Jesus’ power is … Continue reading
9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out … Continue reading
11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Twenty-four elders…cast down” their “gold crowns”; they … Continue reading
16 But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress. Psalm 59:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, David … Continue reading
17 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. Proverbs 19:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon asks us to care for “the poor”; the weak and helpless with hearts that are sore. On … Continue reading
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘Good-bye’ words of Jews … Continue reading