5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul’s in for the battle and win the war; “ev’ry thought captive” and … Continue reading →

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Psalm 32:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, King David at last confessed his great sin; his joy came back strong … Continue reading →

19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; James 1:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, when facing “trials” we can become bleak; wanting and worry we waste away weak. Turn to our Saviour … Continue reading →

37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as … 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…, Paul lived what he preached, then found God’s sweet “peace”; good habits formed … Continue reading →

5 For his anger is but for a moment, and his favour is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was sick and he knew reason why; … Continue reading →

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mathew 5:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, our tests and trials seem troubles at first; our faith gets shaken, we feel it may burst. Think … Continue reading →

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, how do we become the “sons of God” strong; love those that hurt us, pay back good with wrong. “Father forgive them”, this was … Continue reading →

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we wonder why some folks are mean; rough words and actions show their hearts aren’t clean. Cross was the cruellest sin world’s ever … Continue reading →

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, see all the people sit on mountainside; they want to stay cleansed from great sins like pride. Hearing God’s Word is … Continue reading →

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, the “meek” stay humble, won’t worry or fret; faithfully waiting for land they will get. Country ‘round Calv’ry was greatest land yet; there Christ died … Continue reading →

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, gone through some sadness that’s deep as the sea; feel lost and lonely and long for mercy. Come to the Cross where folks show … Continue reading →

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, prophets of old were not selfish but meek; God was their joy and hope when they felt weak. Love still flowed freely … Continue reading →

4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed Psalm 34:4-5 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was caught in the Philistine trap; … Continue reading →

26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes to … Continue reading →

4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life Proverbs 22:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, “broad road” to bad life is a stubborn mind; push and pull people and cast them behind. “Narrow” the way … Continue reading →

24 Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! Psalm 31:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, when life gets weary and our hope faints; time to “take courage” against world’s complaints. Let Calv’ry blood flow … 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…, Samaritan woman, no need to … Continue reading →

19 We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, on Isle of Patmos John knew God was near; there he was banished for more than a year. Through Christ’s death shame will no longer … 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…, Israel needy and weak as worm; helpless, without hope, … Continue reading →

6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was in prison yet told folks to pray; whatever troubles God … 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…, God has “created all” sky, sea and … Continue reading →

18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, Romans 15:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to stay strong and give “hope” to the weak; ‘ministry pressures’ … 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…, our “words” and our … 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…, Timothy, young worker, had lots of doubts; … Continue reading →

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, All the world should shout and burst out with “praise”; once they know God guides them all of … 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 →

24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we’re burdened with a ‘broken heart’; bruised and unwanted and falling apart. Come to the Cross and see spear like a dart; pierce … Continue reading →