24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, lots of “false prophets” are going around; teach and work … Continue reading →

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus the ‘God-man’ came to ‘close the gap’; sin kept … Continue reading →

3 But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. Psalm 3:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, when no-one would help, “LORD” was David’s “shield”; in spite of their taunts, strong David not yield. His close “sheep” … 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…, when we give freely, we ourselves are blessed; and others’ needs are met and … Continue reading →

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul preached the … Continue reading →

8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

24 The earth is the Lord‘s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, Psalm 24:1 ESV Dear friends and family… “Lord” is the ‘Boss’ of our lands and country; and rules much further than what we can see. … Continue reading →

7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by … Continue reading →

35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. John 6:35 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus had just fed five thousand with bread; “this bread … Continue reading →

11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ will trick and deceive; “hireling” will work hard, face trouble, then leave. At Calv’ry we … Continue reading →

6 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him….” Mark 16:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, kingdom of God … Continue reading →

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. Psalm 16:9-10 ESV Dear friends and family…, though David owned lands, and silver … Continue reading →

17 And he was teaching them and saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.” Mark 11:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, see … Continue reading →

13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” John 12:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, why are you waving that … Continue reading →

31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, lots of folk’s faith has been bruised, hurt or wrecked; by our free lifestyle that’s gone … Continue reading →

16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, old Nicodemus at night came to hear; “What’s it mean… “born again” … Continue reading →

17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. James 4:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, we know by our eyes and senses what’s “good”; things that are noble are well … Continue reading →

28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 28:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, what’s highly prized by God is faithfulness; and … Continue reading →

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,     I will fear no evil, for you are with me;     your rod and your staff,     they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, when sickness and hardships and heart-aches come; then … Continue reading →

17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, when troubles come let’s seek God’s kind of “Life”; loving, … Continue reading →

10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, our “thorn in the flesh” can cause us distress; … Continue reading →

11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, we have “faith” in God though He is “not seen”; for God helped Joseph when his years were ‘lean’. … Continue reading →

24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, we are the folks who believe in the Cross; ‘team Christ’ are winners and never scores loss. Our wrong … Continue reading →

17 Iron sharpens iron,     and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘straight talk’ will help us be happy and wise; such folks love us and feel free to advise. Jesus preached plainly without any lies; nailed … Continue reading →

4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, “He who is in us” helps us come what … Continue reading →

13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13-14 Dear friends and family…, let’s “praise” … Continue reading →

11 Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God. 3 John 1:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, people do evil because of ‘blindness’; they fail to see God and His great … Continue reading →

7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, “faith” and “hope” we seem to all recommend; but it is “love” that “endures” to the end. Jesus became known … Continue reading →

7 Be not wise in your own eyes;     fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon’s wisdom was still not enough; to rule his kingdom when times got too tough. Jesus knew our sins … Continue reading →

13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’re called ‘Christians’ we have Christ’s surname; though some don’t like it we’ll never feel shame. That’s because Jesus took … Continue reading →