9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. Psalm 16:9-10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Now he’s forgiven, David found new joy; … Continue reading
33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus told “disciples”, always believe; then God’s great “peace” … Continue reading
20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. John 16:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus’ disciples were told they would “weep”; the road … 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…, Jesus tells disciples, “Come love me much more”; when they did that, they found loving’s no chore. Next … Continue reading
43 Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits. Matthew 21:43 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Chief Priests and Pharisees”, future’s not good; their trust in God did not … Continue reading
13 He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it a den of robbers.” Matthew 21:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus our Saviour comes marching to town; cleanses the temple with whip … Continue reading
37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! Matthew 23:37 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading
5 “Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’” Matthew 21:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Matthew begins the start … Continue reading
13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Sometimes we forget that our “God is Love”; by his … Continue reading
13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, like fragrant flower shoots up from the ground; Paul knew in “all things” his life would abound. Whether there’s plenty or food can’t be … Continue reading
37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus’ compassion for all countrymen; wide … 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
12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, To Jewish Council bold Peter spoke true; “by Name of Jesus this … Continue reading
10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was … Continue reading
14 And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, Moses knew “Promised Land” trip, a tough test; so, asked that God’s “grace”, be their constant guest. Strength to face … Continue reading
1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, Moses is told by God how world began; last, but not least was the first “good” human. Son of God too was there in … Continue reading
31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, some people eat and drink diff’rent to us; Paul says still meet with them and stay … Continue reading
11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, John says Lord Jesus loved us from the start; from baby birth to our strong, ‘faithful heart’. We believe … Continue reading
13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Philippi church had to struggle with pride; and lack of unity too hard to hide. So, Paul … Continue reading
21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, “God was in Christ”, and loved Saul to the core; … 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. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I … Continue reading
7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. Jeremiah 17:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Judah’s tribe sent to serve their enemy; their hearts had turned hard like iron-bark tree. Jesus was sent us to set … Continue reading
8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. I Peter 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter three times had denied our great Lord; but Christ forgave him and Pete was restored. At cruel Calvary … 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…, Ephesus church was told, “Put on new man”; for Holy Spirit will help all He can. Jesus came to earth … 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…, Paul asks young Timothy do a ‘good … 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
27 And he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Mark 2:27 ESV Dear friends and family…, God made the Sabbath so we have good rest; mind, soul and body be refreshed with zest. Any day … Continue reading
17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon grew wise by ‘talking it out’; tuned in, kept list’ning and no way did pout. On the Cross Jesus still talked strong and stout; … Continue reading
36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul shares a “myst’ry”, and let’s it be known; no more a secret, wants whole world to … Continue reading
16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus was taken outside of the camp; beyond the city, died death of a tramp. He’s … Continue reading