15 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, hear the ‘soft answer’ of meek Abigail; her husband’s insult made David turn pale. “‘Let your maid-servant’ be that one to … 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
5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the manChrist Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 ESV Dear friends and family…, the priests … Continue reading
Reflections: 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…, when our words and actions don’t match; that’s when troubles will start to hatch. Lies on … Continue reading
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we ‘walk in … Continue reading
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. James 1:2-3 ESV Dear friends and family…, come troubled ‘twelve tribes…scattered abroad’; James says with ‘all joy’ let’s face discord. … Continue reading
17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 ESV Dear friends and … 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…, proper thinking and righteous deeds; these ‘things’ are what our wild world needs. … Continue reading
25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, we once used to waltz to a worldly tune; today it’s sweet hymns we dance to and croon. Maker … Continue reading
12 “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter says … 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 6:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, see the beautiful lilies grow; God keeps them from heat, hail … Continue reading
15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, what gives ‘peace’ glue that binds us as one? Is it not ‘love’ shown … Continue reading
10 For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading
15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for … Continue reading
14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. James 1:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, lust will tempt and draw up its map; but it builds and baits its own trap. On the … Continue reading
13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 1 Peter 3:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter had suffered for doing what’s right; just because his lifestyle shone like sunlight. On the Cross Jesus … Continue reading
Reflections: 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to be kind when we face ridicule; to ‘have faith in God’, some call us “a fool”. He prayed and blessed … Continue reading
13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. James 1:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, God often tests, but never tempts; … Continue reading
6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘train up’ our children to follow God’s way; let them learn Scriptures … Continue reading
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘Moses…Isaiah’ and ‘David’ tells us; one … Continue reading
11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalms 119:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, if this week may show some sadness and strife; let’s call on Jesus, the ‘Way…Truth and…Life’. Christ’s “Word” … Continue reading
11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘twenty-four elders’ have cast down their crowns; … Continue reading
20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. … Continue reading
16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, we are ‘God’s temple’ where ‘God’s Spirit dwells’; let’s be wise builders not ‘worldly’ rebels. Calvary … Continue reading
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV … Continue reading
23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s store up good things in our heart today; it does matter what we think, plan, do and say. ‘Set His … Continue reading
5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, sin and doubts try keep us in a “dark place”; then we lose focus and fall off the pace. Christ … 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…, we see youth ‘grow tired and weary’; but God comforts when we’re teary. Blood spilt on the … Continue reading
13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. Psalms 103:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, God remembers ‘that we are dust’; yet He’s tender, loving and just. Jesus God’s Son took the spear thrust; … Continue reading
7 The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7 Dear friends and family…, Nahum’s ‘burden’ had some good news; God’s people would win and not lose. Calvary Cross Jesus did … Continue reading