12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, hopeful and patient and prayerful each day; Apostle Paul asks us always to stay. When troubles came our Lord said, “I’m okay”; in cruel … Continue reading →

10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much Luke 16:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, “dishonest” manager fell to his knees; got … Continue reading →

30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,     but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 13:30 ESV Dear friends and family…, beauty’s skin deep and a smile can deceive; but godly woman, the sunshine won’t leave. God first … Continue reading →

25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together. 27 Now you are the body of Christ … Continue reading →

20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, when there’s a wrong that a friend causes you; talk to them and maybe bring others too. Jesus shed His … Continue reading →

31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, through daily struggles our faith will survive; let’s then keep busy ‘like bees in a hive’. For … Continue reading →

23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. Luke 9:23-24 … Continue reading →

Reflections: 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, though Paul was in chains, great “joy” he did … Continue reading →

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will sayto the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family… weapons of warfare made David … Continue reading →

7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, Ephesians 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, once we did wrong and became ‘slaves in chain’; we found no freedom so we sinned again. … Continue reading →

24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Good Samaritan” shows love for “neighbour”; pours oil on his wounds, then soothes pains … Continue reading →

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, when folks do us wrong let’s not try “payback”; even when it’s a ‘full-on’ faith attack. “Father forgive them…there’s much that they … Continue reading →

2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s “not be anxious about anything”; tell God your troubles for He reigns as King. Same … Continue reading →

16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Christ sends us out as strong, sturdy “sheep”; “harmless” as doves and wise … Continue reading →

13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was “content” in life’s ‘highs’ and its ‘lows’; good times and bad times whatever life throws. Jesus obeyed God and that’s what He … Continue reading →

42 As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. Psalm 42:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, when teased and taunted by our enemies; and God seems to not hear our prayerful tears. Then to … Continue reading →

25 For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.” Jeremiah 31:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s prophet preaches good news and great joy; sleep now comes sweet for the once sleepless boy. God’s Son is … Continue reading →

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139:23-24 ESV Dear friends and family…, as gold is refined … Continue reading →

10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honour. Romans 12:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, brothers and friends help when we’re feeling stressed; lift up our hearts like a good ‘welcome guest’. Lord Jesus “in spite of” … Continue reading →

3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, “roll” all the plans of our hearts to the Lord; trust in Him and He will give good reward. Jesus had faith … Continue reading →

10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servantof Christ. Galatians 1:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, some … Continue reading →

10 even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, in darkness of hell Your light would shine brightly; in deepest sea You still show us mercy. Best of all … Continue reading →

20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. Jude 1:20-21 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus gives “new … Continue reading →

12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Joshua … Continue reading →

3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been … Continue reading →

10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, our strife with sin sometimes run rivers deep; we walk dry deserts, climb … Continue reading →

25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. Proverbs 29:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, Some “fear…man” and their false, smiling nod; then leave the “faith” path they once daily trod. “Yours and not my … Continue reading →

2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. James 1:2-3 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we face hard times there’s one thing that’s sure; God above still … Continue reading →