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
16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, 19 a false witness who breathes out … Continue reading
35 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. Mark 8:35 ESV Dear friends and family…, “crowd” or “the Carpenter” we have to choose; love the world or … Continue reading
114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. Psalm 119:114 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’re unsure, not steadfast nor strong; we have a ‘hiding place’ we can belong. It’s called ‘the Cross’ where our pains won’t … Continue reading
6 And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it. 2 John 1:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, world wants to tell … Continue reading
Reflections: 14 if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles … Continue reading
3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we feel weary, wasted and worn; fall back on faith, don’t feel forlorn. Jesus, ‘Great Shepherd’ faced the worst scorn; but … Continue reading
5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, Romans 15:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, forgive friends’ failings and even their sneer; support and strengthen and tell … Continue reading
31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, times we were lost, last on the list; felt forgotten not even missed. Then we realised … Continue reading
11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul asks that we truly agree; ‘Jesus… is Lord’ of you and me. Come to the cruel Calvary tree; … Continue reading
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, a true faithful ‘friend’ will love to the end; and a good ‘brother’ will always defend. On the Cross mercy … Continue reading
7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 1 Corinthians 5:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, knowledge, wisdom, strength and joy; anchors our ‘faith’ we employ. When sin sneaks in sin to annoy; “blood of Jesus” we deploy. Keep trav’lling in Christ’s … Continue reading
8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 ESV Dear friends and family… shall we give riches and … Continue reading
4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, Moses and David sang of the same “rock”; God’s power to save had plenty in stock. When stone rolled away with God’s earthquake shock; sin’s … Continue reading
17 no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.” Isaiah 54:17 ESV … Continue reading
6 But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress. Psalms 59:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, when … Continue reading
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’re a long … Continue reading
11 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘priests…blew the trumpets’ as long as they could; they thought back how God had done them great good. Come to the Cross where a … Continue reading
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, we are a people who … Continue reading
20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the … Continue reading
11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, feeling alone ‘like a dove on a roof’; know that God still … 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…, some wonders only God can do; His … Continue reading
3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 2Peter 1:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, we have ‘power’ to live … Continue reading
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, sing with our hearts in sweet accord; “we ‘confess…that, … Continue reading
2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah Psalm 85:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, exiles ‘return’ and ask God not to shun; they pray God’s ‘anger’ will add up to none. On the Cross God gave His … Continue reading
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, sin does not stand still but seems to grow worse; there’s no lasting joy just guilt and ‘death’ curse. … Continue reading
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, no-one can live up to God’s perfect way; though we try we soon ‘like sheep’ go astray. On the Cross Jesus was … Continue reading
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV Dear friends and family…, a godly background … Continue reading
36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36 ESV Dear friends and family…, our God ‘Most High’ cares those who do wrong; His kindness flows like “Great Nile River” strong. Crucified ‘Lord’ sings His great love “theme song”; “Father … Continue reading
15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, a good carpenter cuts a straight line; … Continue reading