11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, loving someone means we show they belong; and offer kindness when their lives go wrong. God saw that through … Continue reading →

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, baby Jesus has three future job aims; “Saviour…Christ” and “Lord”, the angel proclaims. The Cross is where “Saviour” ‘burnt’ … Continue reading →

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.” Luke 2:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, there is a deeper peace in God’s great plan; where God’s good “favour rests” on tribe … 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…, Mary’s boy child would one day become great; “Son of the Most High” would … 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…, seaweed of sin and the rocks of cruelty; one day must give way to … 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…, there is a place that is safe and secure; He’s “the LORD” who protects and keeps us pure. Same place … Continue reading →

6 whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. 1 John 2:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, to please their master, wise slaves will obey, to keep their own job, good workers ‘won’t play’. … 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…, hold onto the “rod” and “staff” of our … Continue reading →

8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, see when summer comes the spring “flower fades”; God’s word like sea waves rolls on and cascades. Jesus … Continue reading →

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 ESV Dear friends and family…, some nights we can’t see so we stress; life loses meaning ‘more or less’. Time then to think of … Continue reading →

16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s Word is His breath of pure, holy fire; and those who … Continue reading →

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; Psalm 19:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, some worship the sun and moon and the stars; some do more mining and love motor cars. But … Continue reading →

11 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 42:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, hear the sad … Continue reading →

21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” John 14:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, as we obey … Continue reading →

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and … Continue reading →

17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s house is singing for joy all today; old time ‘Reformers’ knew … Continue reading →

10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Romans 10:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, God reached out and saved the reckless young Paul; off his proud, ‘high horse’ Lord … Continue reading →

9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, “joy” comes with more than just words and church creeds; our life gains … Continue reading →

25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.[a] Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 ESV Dear friends and family…, Martha’s dead brother … Continue reading →

Reflections: 16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16 ESV Dear family and friends…, Christ told disciples, “My “sheep” please be “wise”. Hatred and violence against … Continue reading →

13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. Psalm 103:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, though made of “clay” and we stumble and fail; God’s love stays tender for all of life’s trail. Much … Continue reading →

7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, God favours us when we persist in prayer; “bread”, “fish” and “good gifts” if we … Continue reading →

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…, sometimes we fail as we dream, hope and plan; things we thought were good came … Continue reading →

19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rustdestroy and where thieves break in and steal, Matthew 6:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharisees ranked their wealth ‘number one’, must; but Jesus said these rot, ruin and “rust”. … Continue reading →

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Lord is…” our “…shepherd” will not faint or fear; He shields … Continue reading →

8 But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we wander and have our own way; get … Continue reading →

13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and … Continue reading →

9 Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools. Ecclesiastes 7:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, when things upset us at home, work or school; sometimes we say and do things ‘like … Continue reading →

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Abraham, man of faith, known as God’s “friend”; left his own country to where God would send. Lord Jesus, God’s … Continue reading →