4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, Titus 3:4-5 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrew 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hebrews could not go up Mount Sinai … Continue reading →

33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 ESV Dear friends and family…, though we may wander away like “lost sheep”; even … Continue reading →

6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, lots of folks round us live lives of despair; talking to them must be backed … Continue reading →

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, kindness of Christ will keep our lamps burning; even when evil round us is churning. Look to … Continue reading →

22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was betrayed by his own close friend; so, prayed to God on whom … Continue reading →

10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Romans 10:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hebrews slaves moaned as they pushed bricks on carts; then Moses with them, from Egypt … Continue reading →

28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. Isaiah 40:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, we are a … Continue reading →

10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah Psalm 24:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, One day the “King” will come down with a shout! Return in “glory”, of this there’s no doubt. On … Continue reading →

3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, how can we stand firm in spirit and mind? Trust God supplies needs and cares and is kind. Come … Continue reading →

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 1:3 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 14:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, when our heart’s “troubled” and … Continue reading →

2 Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming; it is near, Joel 2:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, soon will be danger and soon will … Continue reading →

23 And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. Matthew 4:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, Christ’s first disciples now did some training; Christ’s “good … Continue reading →

10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharisees prayed to get praise from just man; seen on street corners, that was their proud plan. Look, in … Continue reading →

7 “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, David felt no-one would show Him true care; like a cork let loose on sea of despair. But “Son … Continue reading →

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, through our long, dark days, both lonely and ‘rough’; good “friend” and “brother” just ‘can’t help enough’. Our Lord sees … Continue reading →

7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we know that we need God’s help more; stronger in faith, hope and Jesus … Continue reading →

11 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, David had safely brought back Ark of God; singing and sharing the food that they had. Jesus died for all the folks that are … Continue reading →

8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV Dear friends and family…., widow of Zarephath’s faith … Continue reading →

13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those … Continue reading →

11 so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

19 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Psalm 19:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, nothing seems stronger than “sun” and the “sky”; we know by God’s Word they hang there so high. Strongest … Continue reading →

11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes it’s hard to keep running life’s … Continue reading →

3 And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Isaiah 60:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Mount Zion’s people shall reflect God’s light; soon all the “nations” with God will get right. It came … Continue reading →

35 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. Mark 8:35 ESV Dear friends and family…, following Jesus will come at great cost; folks who were once friends … Continue reading →

8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, there is a love that will never let go; it’s God’s “in spite of” love that we should show. … Continue reading →

9 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. Psalm 9:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, David recalled one great vict’ry God gave; when faced Goliath, God helped him be brave. After the … Continue reading →