21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. Proverbs 19:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon’s one dream he planned with good hope; built his temple and asked God’s help … Continue reading →

11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, First written five books of Bible were law; that we may not sin but stay strong and sure. … Continue reading →

10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul asks the Rome church to show fam’ly love; sounds we make show care like soft cooing dove. Church died to “honour” … Continue reading →

24 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous works among all the peoples! 1 Chronicles 16:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, David rejoiced to bring God’s Ark back home; back to Jerusalem, not more to roam. Later, but same place, … Continue reading →

10 even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, on the high mountains or deep in the sea; David trusts God for great care and safety. Jesus won battle … 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…, Hosea asks tribesmen, “time to … 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 5:43-44 ESV Dear friends and family…, hatred of Jews for the Gentiles … Continue reading →

13 For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Dear friends and family…, Prophet Isaiah gave hope, not … Continue reading →

11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as … Continue reading →

12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul tells young … Continue reading →

8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Exodus 20:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘Saturday keeping’ is God’s special sign; “rest” and “no labour” that shows God is mine. There is another “rest” that is divine; in our place … Continue reading →

37 Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and it is he who is speaking to you.” 38 He said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. John 9:37-38 ESV Dear friends and family…, Wonder of wonders a “blind man” now ‘sees’; who did … Continue reading →

35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture, he told him the good news about Jesus. Acts 8:35 ESV Dear friends and family…, Philip runs quickly to young African; preached to Him Jesus’ great salvation plan. Jesus would suffer, that’s … Continue reading →

47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47 ESV Dear friend and family…, precious oil she poured onto Jesus’ feet; tears showed she’d sinned much … Continue reading →

38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter preached boldly … Continue reading →

10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

18 “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. … Continue reading →

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul wants us trust and have strong faith in God; our worldview must … 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 →

3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says to set hearts on “heavenly things”; where Jesus sits … 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 that Timothy no more bear … Continue reading →

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon got wise and now wants to tell; if we want “wisdom” we must know God well. God sent His … Continue reading →

10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew … Continue reading →

4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5 ESV Dear friends and family…, only one “natural” … Continue reading →

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:13-14 ESV Dear friends and family…, Shepherds remember the great … Continue reading →

9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy … Continue reading →

7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Year after year they had waited … Continue reading →

21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, Joseph was hurt and felt ‘little scary’; “Don’t be afraid, go and marry Mary”. … Continue reading →

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we feel we … Continue reading →