20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for … Continue reading →

5 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Ephesus church much let sin’s “darkness” go; God they must … 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…, Jesus fulfilled all God’s holy demands; preaching and teaching across … Continue reading →

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:43-34 ESV Dear friends and family…, hear Jesus preach to the crowd … Continue reading →

10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says when we serve our love must be true; love like a brother and show “honour” too. Role model we know … Continue reading →

14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, “strengthen” ourselves and keep ‘running the race’; things can turn sour and slow down our pace. Lord Jesus … Continue reading →

13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says the “new man” must walk a new way; … Continue reading →

25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together. 27 Now you are the body of Christ … Continue reading →

18 Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. Micah 7:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, God loves His … Continue reading →

10 For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. Hebrews 6:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, God sees the work we do from … Continue reading →

9 And he said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Mark 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus told story of four types of soil; trodden path and rocks, then thorns and dirt ‘royal’. Through town and country Lord … Continue reading →

12 What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? Matthew 18:12 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. Mark 3:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, scribes said to Jesus his work was not real; casting our demons has devilish ‘feel’. But there … Continue reading →

15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Luke 12:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus tells story of rich, selfish “fool”; … Continue reading →

33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. Mark 13:33 ESV Dear friends and family…, when fig tree sprout leaves, we know summer’s near; same for more troubles, soon Christ will appear. First time … Continue reading →

7 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we speak harsh words and … Continue reading →

7 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we speak harsh words and … Continue reading →

18 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. Luke 18:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, see how the widow persists in her need; asking the cruel judge to do her good … Continue reading →

26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, as we … Continue reading →

10 And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant hears.” 1 Samuel 3:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, three times God’s voice spoke to Samuel child; fourth time gave answer that … Continue reading →

6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 ESV … Continue reading →

14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, faith in God’s Son is what gives prayers success; for we pray … Continue reading →

9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have … Continue reading →

37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus’ “disciples” were told to “pray” … Continue reading →

7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for … Continue reading →

7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 1 Corinthians 3:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul said don’t argue which preacher saved you; God has saved us and we’re part … Continue reading →

12 Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you. Hosea 10:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s laws were broken or … Continue reading →

6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, kind church at Corinth gave gifts of support; Jerusalem joy was thankful report. Jesus … Continue reading →

9 Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations, Deuteronomy 7:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hebrews were once slaves and social … Continue reading →

13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hebrew captives were not left ‘high and dry’; God would bring them back to homeland and sky. God sent … Continue reading →