22 Cast your burden on the Lord,     and he will sustain you; he will never permit     the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 ESV Dear friends and family…, words “smooth as butter…” and softer than oil”; some “friends” have left us with … 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’s “plans” are for “peace”, ‘a home on the … Continue reading →

“2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” 4 … Continue reading →

“12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, lots of the world’s love does hurt and deceive; but we … Continue reading →

3     the Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love;     therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. Jeremiah 31:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, there on Mount Sinai God taught them new law; that He loved Israel from … Continue reading →

2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8,9 ESV Dear friends and family…, God made the rivers that flow … Continue reading →

21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, fishing and football and fam’ly are good; life, joy and hope they bring to neighbourhood. But one ‘greater love’ that through time … Continue reading →

13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, Colossians 1:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, when ‘darkness’ tries dampen Christian desire; our strong faith can falter and lose its “fire”. Come to the … Continue reading →

24 “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, 1 Peter 1:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, when life becomes hard to keep our ways pure; go … Continue reading →

13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. James 5:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we feel tired, weak, weary and sick; move to prayer mode, and be strengthened quick. Christ’s death for … Continue reading →

4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. John 15:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we find we’re not … Continue reading →

Reflections: 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 1 Peter 5:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we feel no-one is near to assist; God is still there … Continue reading →

11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, Old Abraham’s faith could see the future; God’s “Promised Land” seemed soon and secure. Christ, ‘Lamb of God’ died … Continue reading →

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘obey’ Christ’s call of a job we must do; ‘go’ and ‘teach…nations’ … Continue reading →

6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, way to ‘please’ God is strong … Continue reading →

15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we ‘fall short’, or “miss the mark”; ‘light’ in our eyes soon turns to … 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…, building Babylon made people bleary; lots of lives were lost and folks left teary. … Continue reading →

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, distance and time won’t change love between friends; trust, grace and prayer they have as their “book ends”. Cross is the altar on which … Continue reading →

32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESV Dear friends and family…, when our words hurt, God’s Spirit grieves; if we won’t stop, He sadly leaves. Jesus was nailed between two … Continue reading →

2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So, they are without excuse. Romans 1:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, … 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…, once we lacked power to do … Continue reading →

13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was in prison and still felt content; he stayed the same man in house or a tent. We’ve found what great strength and … Continue reading →

27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalms 27:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, when people slander and curse God’s great Name; come keep our faith strong … Continue reading →

35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Luke 6:35 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

Reflections: 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, three kinds of fools will never be wise; the stubborn, lazy and God’s Word despise. These fools without faith … Continue reading →

33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 ESV Dear friends and family…, we may lack money, food and fast cars; but God still gives us “oil in our jars”. … 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…, widow gave prophet her last piece of bread; then through the famine her fam’ly was fed. Jesus gave Himself and on … Continue reading →