17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, when fit and happy or ‘not trav’lling well’; good “friend” and “brother’s” love shines like pearl shell. “Father forgive them…”, … Continue reading →

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Heavenly “Father” made sun, moon and star; … Continue reading →

28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, “bless” folks and “pray” for them when we’re maligned; rely on God’s grace, still love and be kind. On the Cross Jesus faced … Continue reading →

21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” John 14:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Show us the … Continue reading →

3 And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Isaiah 60:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, though “darkness” and hard times on our hearts pull; with Jesus we can live life to the full. … Continue reading →

16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, sharing gifts pleases the Lord we adore; also, let’s not forget, visit the poor; what a … 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 family…, we are not “carnal”, our “mind” was made clean; now we think pure thoughts, not worldly and mean. … Continue reading →

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 1 Peter 4:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, we are trustees of God’s gift He gives us, whether it’s preaching or driving … 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…, when David escaped from enemy’s camp; his … Continue reading →

8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to love with a love ‘deep as the sea’; for folks can hurt like a ‘sting from a … Continue reading →

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; Psalm 19:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we lack wisdom, don’t know what to do; listen to God’s Word who’ll guide and help you. … Continue reading →

9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, pressures to not do “good” are running rife; serve just our own self … Continue reading →

11 Give us this day our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, after we pray that God’s great “Kingdom come”; ask God please provide our ev’ry breadcrumb. God saw that our sins made us sad and glum; so, Christ … Continue reading →

9 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. Ecclesiastes 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, working together will ease sweat and toil; whether in office or tilling the soil. Jesus saw sin’s strife and … 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…, shepherd boy, David, in God puts his trust; gives sheep “green pastures” and his ‘daily … Continue reading →

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, one day our “suff’rings” will be there no more; never … Continue reading →

6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Abel and Noah and Enoch drew … Continue reading →

17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, ev’rything we do let’s “trust to the Lord”; “Heavenly Father”, … Continue reading →

17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, sin says we’re ‘guilty’ and we are to blame; “faith” in Lord Jesus’ … Continue reading →

11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, God is still training us to be … 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…, when we lack power to … Continue reading →

7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, “law of the harvest” is ‘reap what we sow’; use lots of … Continue reading →

5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah’s people had seen “a great light”; brought them new power and “darkness” came bright. This was God’s dear Son … Continue reading →

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, daily we know just how wicked we are; thoughts wander, eyes drift with cruel words we spar. Quickly rush back and see Jesus’ Cross … Continue reading →

16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. James 5:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Elijah started a strong, saintly trend; … Continue reading →

40 You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Luke 12:40 ESV Dear friends and family…, weary and worried, we can lose concern; our gentle, caring ways can become stern. On the … Continue reading →

10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Romans 10:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, “confess” with the “mouth” is first step of “saved”; then change our “heart” to how … Continue reading →

107 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,     for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 107:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, seamen are safe in the hands of the Lord; ship’s captain won’t cry out “man overboard!”. For us, faced … Continue reading →

3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, Philippians 1:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul prays with “joy” for the Philippi mob; thanking His God they’ve kept up their “faith” job. The Cross of Jesus had made their … Continue reading →

6 And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it. 2 John 1:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, if we want our … Continue reading →