29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus gives “new … Continue reading →

12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Joshua … Continue reading →

3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been … Continue reading →

10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, our strife with sin sometimes run rivers deep; we walk dry deserts, climb … Continue reading →

25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. Proverbs 29:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, Some “fear…man” and their false, smiling nod; then leave the “faith” path they once daily trod. “Yours and not my … Continue reading →

2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. James 1:2-3 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we face hard times there’s one thing that’s sure; God above still … Continue reading →

40 I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. Psalm 40:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

26 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, “rich young man” told to sell wealth to the poor; then God would welcome him through … Continue reading →

10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Moses held … Continue reading →

24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV … Continue reading →

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, children and parents have battles to fight; there’s lots of evil we face day and … Continue reading →

19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, it pleases God when we give from our heart; time, food or money that we set apart. … 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 →

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we look at the sun, moon and the stars; God made … 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 →

2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, David says “Lord… God” is worthy of praise; “refuge…and stronghold”, where worries … 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…, goal of our … 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…, reason we pray is we know God is true; He is Lord … 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…, when we feel troubles are too hard to face; shut out those thoughts we won’t ‘finish the race’. Come … Continue reading →

8 Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, like David sometimes … 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 →

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes in ‘struggle street’, hard to do right; and show love, loyalty both day and night. ‘Calvary road’ saved us all from sin’s spite; … Continue reading →

14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.  Habakkuk 2:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, Babylon city reached up to the sky; built it with pride but no more … Continue reading →

25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. Romans 3:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, shame and guilt from our sins … Continue reading →

19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, Acts 3:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter says sins make us feel ‘no good’, sad; “repent” of all sins and not just a tad. Come to the Cross and … Continue reading →

16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Mathew 5:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, all our “good works” we do our … Continue reading →

9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s great love for us runs … Continue reading →

34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus said, “from this day, try something new; “love one another…as … Continue reading →

34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:34 ESV Dear friends and family…, little “birds” don’t worry what future may bring; gathers food daily … Continue reading →

11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, “God has good plans”, says old Jeremiah; “though … Continue reading →