9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Joshua “by faith” took three steps to win; … Continue reading →

3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says since Jesus had rose from the dead; we are … Continue reading →

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2     He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters Psalm 23:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we got burdens seems no-one can fix; doubts and fears come and our minds … 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…, there’s “life” and “power” as we use our “tongue:” all its good “fruits” are … Continue reading →

14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and … Continue reading →

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, some people focus on our … Continue reading →

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our troubles seem too big a task; time then to seek … Continue reading →

11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, trusting God’s pure Word, is what we all should; tells us what “sin” is, and how to be … Continue reading →

17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, Ephesians 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, after our “faith” stand and “thanks” in our … Continue reading →

25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:23-25 ESV Dear friends and family…, see how the mother … Continue reading →

10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground! Psalm 143:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, David felt trapped in a cruel, unjust land; relief and rescue was nowhere around. So, … Continue reading →

12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, John 1:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes as children we wander away; doing our own thing, from God’s path we stray. Then … Continue reading →

8 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, each day we struggle and serve “law of sin”: with the pure “law of God” losing within. “Wretched” folks we … Continue reading →

13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, lovely to put on our favourite clothes; we think and … Continue reading →

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, some days we struggle to “walk in the light;” words thought and … Continue reading →

23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, constant in purpose and honest in speech; come walk God’s right “Way” at work, home, or beach. Jesus came to earth … Continue reading →

32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESV Dear friends and family…, three commands Paul say God’s grace can fulfil; be “kind” and “tender,” “forgive” ‘Jack and Jill’. Hear the last … Continue reading →

3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, when life is painful then faith we must use; knowing that God’s plan is what we will choose. Mockings and cursings and burdens that … Continue reading →

7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, “humble” ourselves “under God’s mighty hand;” He is “Chief Shepherd” and still in command. Christ suffered for us and sin and shame … Continue reading →

2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 ESV Dear friends and family… prisoner Paul asked us, “let prayers persist; stay alert, be thankful,” tops his prayer list. See in the Garden how Christ did insist; “Yours … Continue reading →

14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, angry Saul tried to obey all God’s law; till on ‘Damascus Road’ God’s voice did roar. “Stop hurting me … Continue reading →

8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, some want to hurt us with bad words they’ve said; we know “God with us” they’re trying … Continue reading →

20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for … Continue reading →

4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4 ESV … Continue reading →

24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, lots of “false prophets” are going around; teach and work … Continue reading →

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus the ‘God-man’ came to ‘close the gap’; sin kept … Continue reading →

3 But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. Psalm 3:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, when no-one would help, “LORD” was David’s “shield”; in spite of their taunts, strong David not yield. His close “sheep” … Continue reading →

6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we give freely, we ourselves are blessed; and others’ needs are met and … Continue reading →

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…, Paul preached the … Continue reading →

8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →