13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Lord Jesus is “rich” to ‘one and the all’; both “Jew and Greek” “saved” when on Him they “call”. Jesus died … Continue reading →

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Romans 3:23-24 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Law and the Prophets” showed smooth paths to … Continue reading →

6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:6 ESV Dear friends and family…., “come see empty place where the Lord once lay; He is not here but is risen … Continue reading →

6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Baa, baa, baa” cried us little lost sheep; we’ve … 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…, Moses lifts serpent on pole that stands tall; when snakes bite tribes … Continue reading →

38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” Matthew 26:38 ESV Dear friends and family…, He told His disciples, “Please stay awake.” ‘Sorry time’ came where Christ’s life was at stake. … Continue reading →

16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 1 Peter 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we feel that we’re blamed far too much; then we get healed by the … Continue reading →

 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Dear friends and family…, our human insights are ‘not good enough’; we need … Continue reading →

13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 ESV” Dear friends and family…, let’s choose with “faith” the “most excellent way”; “love” is the mountain top from where saints … Continue reading →

17 Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the … Continue reading →

24 Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, when someone’s speech hurts like cuts from barbed wire; quick soothing tonic is what require. Words from the cruel Cross … 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…, some days we worry about many things; then doubt and despair … Continue reading →

12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil 1 Peter 3:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, “eyes” and … Continue reading →

9 And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day the Lord will be one and his name one. Zechariah 14:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, doubts today may try become our ‘house guest’; soon ‘take us off track’ and cause us unrest. God sent … 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…, sometimes we feel we are still in “Exile”; long way from ‘country’, ‘faith, hope, love” and smile. Jesus says … Continue reading →

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 … Continue reading →

46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Dear friends and family…, sometimes we’re pressured by Covid events; can’t see our loved ones and rising expense. Time to look at the Cross, not be so tense; in our place … Continue reading →

27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. James 1:27 ESV Dear friends and family…, “widows” and “orphans” let’s work with and care; and … Continue reading →

12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to be … Continue reading →

2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, David got weary, sometimes felt he’d die; “God is my refuge” was his shout and cry. Greater than David heard … Continue reading →

18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, when help’s not near and our “spirit” feels “crushed”; and precious prayer times seem whispers or hushed. Cling to the cruel Cross, let’s make … Continue reading →

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139:23-24 ESV Dear friends and family…, David asked God to … Continue reading →

22 Therefore you are great, O Lord God. For there is none like you, and there is no God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears. 2 Samuel 7:22 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was “servant” of “Lord … 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…, we know God made us and He don’t make … Continue reading →

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we’re baffled with our life events; then kindly God pours His peace sentiments. Big brother’s … Continue reading →

13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Luke 11:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, many good Dads give … Continue reading →

18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, food, clothes and shelter we give those in need; for they are struggling and its our love creed. … Continue reading →

20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. Proverbs 31:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, she wakes up early, works into the night; her household is safe then helps the poor’s plight. We honour … Continue reading →

12 “Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;” Joel 2:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, “day of the Lord” will come with shout and blast; gather all ‘country’ and … Continue reading →

25 For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.” Jeremiah 31:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, “fortunes” restored and a sense we’re secure; and for all heart-aches we’re promised a cure. Starts at the Cross which … Continue reading →