15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, what we do shows people Who we believe; we follow Christ who we don’t want … Continue reading →

3 A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, “wilderness” wand’rings and “warfare” will end; “comfort”, and courage on us God … Continue reading →

13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, teachers and prophets and those folks who heal; do serve God and have great public appeal. … Continue reading →

11 but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. Psalm 147:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, horses have strength and runner’s legs stride; but God delights more in meekness not pride. See how the … Continue reading →

23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, tempted and tested in lonely hours; faith nearly dries up like wilted flowers. Alone Jesus faced wild … Continue reading →

15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3:15 ESV … Continue reading →

6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Moses tells his mob to … Continue reading →

31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, “eagle” mounts up to the … Continue reading →

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says that “in Christ” we … 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…, hard to “forgive” those who sin against us; time to think ourselves are not that righteous.  Oh. what a … Continue reading →

2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, Psalm 119:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, when “heart” faith felt weak and losing desire; David clung to God’s Word, ‘down to the wire’. Suff’rings of Jesus were painful … 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…, the sun may change in its shadow … Continue reading →

7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jerusalem church was in a great need; Paul asked the Corinth church … Continue reading →

107 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 107: 1 ESV Dear friends and family…, wilderness wand’rings and can’t find our way; lost out at sea or life’s not okay. Our God is “Boss”, … Continue reading →

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV Dear friends and family…, troubles we face may be tough as can be; yet Paul says … Continue reading →

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, valleys and mountains won’t hinder God’s care; whatever troubles we have … 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…, Paul wrote to church folks how to avoid sin; know Jesus’ precious blood cleansed us within. God’s Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make … Continue reading →

9 But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,     nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, God through His Spirit gave us … 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…, Paul tells us how to become a “new man”; whether we’re “Jew”, “Greek” or … Continue reading →

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, God wants to heal ev’ry sad broken heart; helping the humble and mercy impart. On Calvary Hill Christ’s new work did start; cleansed all … Continue reading →

17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. Proverbs 10:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, how we should live “life” is one of two ways; “righteous” or “wicked”, just one … Continue reading →

Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Psalm 25:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, David prayed, “Rescue me, Lord, let no more be shamed; … Continue reading →

17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we become tired and trapped in despair; we start to lose hope and think life’s not … Continue reading →

18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, times we do struggle how we should love well; soon we’re sad tale how ‘he’ or ‘she fell’. … Continue reading →

18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, times we do struggle how we should love well; soon we’re sad tale how ‘he’ or ‘she fell’. … Continue reading →

4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, Titus 3:4-5 ESV Dear friends … 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. Hebrew 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hebrews could not go up Mount Sinai … 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…, though we may wander away like “lost sheep”; even … Continue reading →

6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, lots of folks round us live lives of despair; talking to them must be backed … Continue reading →