10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;     the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Proverbs 18:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, some trust in horses, riches and fame; but us mob will trust in God’s great Name. For God sent … Continue reading →

21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” John 14:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

12 “Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, memories stay sweet of Mum and Dad’s care; they taught us to live … Continue reading →

19 The heavens declare the glory of God                                                                     … Continue reading →

4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, once we start … Continue reading →

2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Ephesians 4:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s three virtues Paul said to seek; be humble and patient and meek. The ‘Lamb of God’ love is unique; He brought peace in … Continue reading →

7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Psalms 28:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, the times when troubles in his life occurred; David … 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.” Psalms 91:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, God is ‘my’ mountain, ‘refuge…and…fortress’; … Continue reading →

3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul prayed that our ‘Lord’ would love and protect; when tests and trials try make … Continue reading →

16 If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord your God … Continue reading →

14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalms 27:14 Dear friends and family…, seasons of darkness will turn into light; so let’s not fear those who treat us with spite. “Into Your Hands … Continue reading →

13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, walking or sailing in a boat; ‘faith, hope and love’ kept Paul afloat. ‘Father forgive them…’ … Continue reading →

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2     He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, Psalm 23:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘great grace’ and guidance and goodness are ours; for the Good Shepherd leads us … Continue reading →

8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, love forgives and covers the shame; never repeats or hurts through blame.  ‘No greater love’ was the Cross claim; … Continue reading →

23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 ESV Dear friends and family…, home or at work Paul … Continue reading →

8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah’s lips were cleansed with ‘a live … Continue reading →

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, since we’re the people who reflect God’s light; we will let nothing block God from our sight. … Continue reading →

Reflections: 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…, through our distressing times we need not … Continue reading →

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul regards no-one by our fleshly heart; but to love Jesus and His … Continue reading →

14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, Matthew 6:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’re ‘born’ into God’s kingdom on earth; God asks high standards to show “second birth”. From the Cross … Continue reading →

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…, all good runners ‘finish the race’; dig down deep and keep up the pace. See God’s own Son … Continue reading →

7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, God is still pruning cause He’s the ‘True Vine’; though burdens we bear … Continue reading →

2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was in prison and gave time to pray; he stayed alert with no wand’ring astray. See Jesus kneel down though future looked grey; … Continue reading →

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, Ephesians 4:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, let not our ‘anger’ go way past sundown; autumn leaves must fall when they become brown. Jesus, … Continue reading →

13 For I, the Lord your God,     hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not,     I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘rivers…springs, and pools of water’; God will give each … Continue reading →

22 Cast your burden on the Lord,     and he will sustain you; he will never permit     the righteous to be moved. Psalms 55:22 ESV Dear friends and family…, ev’ning and morning and also at noon; David prayed, cried aloud, “Lord send help … 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 →

2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, Psalms 119:2 ESV Dear friends and family… some of us will not forget “Sorry Day”; when chosen “children were taken away”. From the cruel Cross we heard Lord Jesus … Continue reading →

13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, come to the mountain just over the rise; there God “will wipe away tears from our eyes”. There … Continue reading →