24 The earth is the Lord‘s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, Psalm 24:1 ESV Dear friends and family… “Lord” is the ‘Boss’ of our lands and country; and rules much further than what we can see. … Continue reading
7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by … Continue reading
35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. John 6:35 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus had just fed five thousand with bread; “this bread … Continue reading
11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ will trick and deceive; “hireling” will work hard, face trouble, then leave. At Calv’ry we … Continue reading
6 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him….” Mark 16:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, kingdom of God … 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…, though David owned lands, and silver … Continue reading
17 And he was teaching them and saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.” Mark 11:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, see … Continue reading
13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” John 12:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, why are you waving that … 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…, lots of folk’s faith has been bruised, hurt or wrecked; by our free lifestyle that’s gone … Continue reading
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, old Nicodemus at night came to hear; “What’s it mean… “born again” … Continue reading
17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. James 4:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, we know by our eyes and senses what’s “good”; things that are noble are well … Continue reading
28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 28:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, what’s highly prized by God is faithfulness; and … Continue reading
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, when sickness and hardships and heart-aches come; then … Continue reading
17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, when troubles come let’s seek God’s kind of “Life”; loving, … Continue reading
10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, our “thorn in the flesh” can cause us distress; … 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…, we have “faith” in God though He is “not seen”; for God helped Joseph when his years were ‘lean’. … Continue reading
24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, we are the folks who believe in the Cross; ‘team Christ’ are winners and never scores loss. Our wrong … Continue reading
17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘straight talk’ will help us be happy and wise; such folks love us and feel free to advise. Jesus preached plainly without any lies; nailed … Continue reading
4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, “He who is in us” helps us come what … Continue reading
13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13-14 Dear friends and family…, let’s “praise” … 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…, people do evil because of ‘blindness’; they fail to see God and His great … Continue reading
7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, “faith” and “hope” we seem to all recommend; but it is “love” that “endures” to the end. Jesus became known … Continue reading
7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon’s wisdom was still not enough; to rule his kingdom when times got too tough. Jesus knew our sins … Continue reading
13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’re called ‘Christians’ we have Christ’s surname; though some don’t like it we’ll never feel shame. That’s because Jesus took … Continue reading
10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, when folks accuse us that we … Continue reading
6 “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; 7 let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our … Continue reading
5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, from slaves in Egypt to blessed “Promised Land”; Moses told His mob “Come ‘sing in … Continue reading
6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, we want to be free of falsehood and lies; and friends who aren’t friends but treat us unwise. Then Jesus’ true “love” came … 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…, David’s heart did not sink down in despair; He knew His … Continue reading
2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 ESV Dear friends and people…, when “old man” self wants to keep on sinning; we end up hurting, yes, everything. “King of the … Continue reading