12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says we can live and … Continue reading
14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, Habakkuk shares all his nation’s sad woes; drunkard and proud folks and violent man … Continue reading
11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, “faith” is to be ‘sure’ of things yet unseen; and makes our “hope” and “love” stay strong and keen. … Continue reading
38 saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke 19:38 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jerusalem folks, “blessed” Jesus as “King”; for “mighty works” and his godly teaching. Pharisees told … Continue reading
2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. Isaiah 9:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah prophesied “great light” once more; “Mighty God” coming … Continue reading
19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalm 34:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was saved from the Philistine camp; no-where to run to, yet held his ‘faith lamp’. Jesus was whipped, … Continue reading
7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 1 Corinthians 3:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul started new church in Corinth town first; next was Apollos who quenched lots of … Continue reading
14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, John not forgot courage gained through more prayer; alone on the island … Continue reading
25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. Romans 3:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, Whether we’re old, or young life … Continue reading
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