2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, prayer is a vital as breathing to us; whether on knees or when catching the bus. “Watchful” and thankful prayers came from Jesus; prayed … Continue reading →

19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, Acts 3:19-20 ESV Dear friends and family…, “lame beggar” … Continue reading →

2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? Psalm 42:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes in exile, sometimes far away; back home in ‘country’ ‘faith folks’ want to pray. Jesus left heaven … Continue reading →

20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, when faith gets “lukewarm”, let’s … 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…, God feeds small sparrows that fly in the sky; we’re worth much more so why fear, doubt or cry. God … Continue reading →

55 “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, … Continue reading →

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, “righteousness”, loyalty let’s all pursue; “love”, “life”, “riches”, “honour” will be ours too. This is what Jesus’ death was meant to do; when we … Continue reading →

10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. Luke 16:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, wrong use of money is plain selfishness; … Continue reading →

5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, we can do great … Continue reading →

10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalms 46:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, though “mountains shake” and life’s ‘out on a limb’; “God is … 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…, our purpose in life is to see the Lord; so, to stay “holy” has its great reward. Cross … 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 life tries to turn … 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…, it’s worth the wait when we ‘press into prayer’; God has a plan to protect, love and care. See … Continue reading →

22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks … Continue reading →

8 Bear fruit in keeping with repentance. Matthew 3:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, John told the leaders their lives must “bear fruit”; if not their “tree” be cut out at the “root”. “Jesus’ true lifestyle and words we salute; “worthy” is … Continue reading →

4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 1 Corinthians 13:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, God loves through self-doubts, and boasting or pride; and when it looks like we’re on the ‘wrong side’. Christ’s “kind” … Continue reading →

12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, what kind of “love” does our Lord want from us? “Patience” with “prayer” as we ride our “hope” bus. Always remember Christ made us … Continue reading →

9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, in all our “plans” let’s ask ‘why’ we do things; God wants full honour without ‘attached strings.’ Cross prayer our Lord prays shows … Continue reading →

25 O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. Isaiah 25:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we forget how ‘prophets of old’; … Continue reading →

16 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…, Pharisee Saul had the most legal heart; … Continue reading →

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, long time ago God sent down His favour; Moses was used to set his people free. Jesus was … 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…, “word … 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…, Babylon “captives”, for years suffered “harm”; but now … Continue reading →

25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,     and one who waters will himself be watered. Proverbs 11:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we help others, we too will be blessed; and to share one drink ‘will feather your nest’. “Woman at the … Continue reading →

20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, we become like those whose friendship we keep; some make us “wise” and with some ‘we lose sleep’. … Continue reading →

25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, see the great “athlete” train hard and prepare; he hopes that one day he’ll win … Continue reading →

4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we get sad for the wrong things we do; we search for steps to repent and stay true. Track ‘trail of tears’ … Continue reading →

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the … Continue reading →

2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, easy we slip as we walk life’s rough road; hard to cope with the world’s tough, street-smart code. Come to the Cross where Christ … Continue reading →

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, trials and tests come to make us mature; asking God’s “wisdom” will … Continue reading →