7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, faithfulness, courage sometimes we all need; duties get hard, we feel weak as a weed. Jesus our Saviour … Continue reading →

7 The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him! Proverbs 20:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we have tough times on our ‘walkabout’; ask God, “please show us way in and way out.” When people cursed … 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 we’re unwanted our heart’s hurt and bruised; some folks won’t talk to us, some seem amused. Jesus was mocked and jeered and then … Continue reading →

14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, each morning we wait for the sun to rise; same for God’s Spirit how He will advise. Come to … Continue reading →

25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? … Continue reading →

26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we … Continue reading →

8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make … Continue reading →

91 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will sayto the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s find our secret and … Continue reading →

25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together. 1 Corinthians 12:25-27 ESV Dear friends … 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…, Corinth church lacked God’s great “patient…kind” “love”; “envy” and boasting they practised more of. Strong was our Saviour yet mild … Continue reading →

14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, one would betray and another deny; and Jesus Himself said, “Soon I will die.” This bad news caused all disciples to … 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…, Jeremiah’s mob felt ‘weary and worn’; hope for their country was ‘tattered and torn’. God in His wisdom let His … Continue reading →

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! Psalm 126:5 RSV Dear friends and family…, years from their homeland caused them distress; then God gave Judah “joy”, happiness. After His cruel Cross Jesus did bless; our sins … Continue reading →

26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, Israel’s … Continue reading →

8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiencyin all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, as water strengthens a withering … 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…, when we get “anxious” ‘bout dangers ahead; we don’t do God’s … Continue reading →

3 Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon asked God for what’s right; to talk wisdom and insight. Christ spoke words of love and might; … 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 “zeal for God’s house” … Continue reading →

17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, many a ‘love song’ sounds sweet to our heart; tunes … 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 →

107 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 107:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, easy for our love to go ‘off the boil’; when we’re sick, worn out and weak from much toil. … 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…, the “thief” will try hard to steal from the sheep; the ‘hired hand’ will flee when wolves howl a … Continue reading →

29 He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Isaiah 40:29 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jews were held captive by cruel “Babylon”; tired, “weak” and “weary”, their strength seemed far gone. Nailed … Continue reading →

12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, Colossians 3:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s “put” on God’s clothes wherever we are; “hearts” of compassion, more “kindness” by far. Lord Jesus showed us His … Continue reading →

21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” John 20:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, disciples were hiding in a locked room; Jesus had died and their future looked gloom. … Continue reading →

38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 ESV Dear friends and family…, once we “repent” … Continue reading →

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes a harsh word brings tears to our eyes; then forms around us those … Continue reading →

Reflections:                                                                                … Continue reading →

4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard not to “fret” when the “wicked” succeed; even some “envy” our heart may try heed. “For God so loved” … Continue reading →