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…, ‘Good-bye’ words of Jews … Continue reading →

Reflections: 14 Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, David escaped from the Philistine camp; at home he found “peace” and “hope” from God’s lamp. Calv’ry Road with “love”, Lord … Continue reading →

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Some Philippi folks, were “anxious” a lot; their faith had weakened, and then “lost the plot’. … 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…, Worried disciples had lost their strong smile; Jesus would … Continue reading →

10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Israel, outnumbered, suffered great loss; then they remembered that God is … 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 →

11 Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God. 3 John 1:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, one church member’s words, gave John a bad name; this man’s bad spirit God … Continue reading →

15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, all close disciples were told they must “go”; “good news” of Christ, the “whole world” needs to know. … 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 →

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’ve been ‘let down’ by very close friend; easy to lose hope and think it’s the end. Jesus loved … Continue reading →

10 for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. Hebrews 4:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Rudd’s great Apology, “promise of rest”; ‘children’ can ‘come home’, no more feel suppressed. Jesus our Saviour … Continue reading →

28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus knew Jews did not like Roman rule; they took all the land and treated folks cruel. Soldiers and own mob thought Jesus … Continue reading →

24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. John 5:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus said “My Father” is … Continue reading →

3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah says God’s folks can face any shock; they trust in God who’s their “Shelter” and … Continue reading →

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, Titus 2:11-12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul has told Titus about God’s “great grace”; … Continue reading →

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon says we yield “fruit” from our “lips”; his good words gave faith to … Continue reading →

7 But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, prophet told Asa, ”To God please stay true…;then God will reward all good work you do.” … Continue reading →

16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh Galatians 5:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul now loves Jesus as his Lord and Boss; God’s Spirit helped Paul give bad ways “a toss’. … Continue reading →

9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter says “be humble” in ev’ry case; … Continue reading →

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, James writes to “twelve tribes” who’s “scattered … Continue reading →

11 Give us this day our daily bread, Matthew 6:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hebrews left Egypt, with manna were fed; through the wide wilderness, where Moses led. Jesus saves us from wrong pathways we tread; died on the Cross for … Continue reading →

16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says our “High Priest” sits on … Continue reading →

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, in the past “gospel”, God’s “power”, good … Continue reading →

12 What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? Matthew 18:12 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

9 And he said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Mark 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, “A Sower went” out, “to sow” some “good seed”; wayside and rocks and thorns made none succeed. But the “good soil” reaped … 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…, Perth was once known as the ‘city of light’; spaceman in space-ship could see it shine bright. … Continue reading →

25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. Mark 3:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, “scribes” denied Jesus healed by God’s own “power”; said it was “Satan”, but he turns life sour. … Continue reading →

15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Luke 12:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, Young man asked Jesus to ‘bring down … Continue reading →

33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. Mark 13:33 ESV Dear friends and family…, Roman soldiers had four “watches” at night; early to midnight, roosters to sunlight. See in the garden our Lord … Continue reading →

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44 ESV Dear friends and family… great is … Continue reading →