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…, orphans, forgotten, unwanted no more; we’re now God’s “children” through Christ our Saviour. On the Cross … Continue reading →

13 For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, see Moses walk through the wilderness land; “Lord God” … 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 →

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 ESV                Dear friends and family…, be strong and “steadfast”, trust Jesus each hour; for sin’s a ‘wild bunch’ who’ll … Continue reading →

5 For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, true love may leave us and go ‘walkabout’; let’s still praise God with a victory “shout”. “Lord” Jesus is “good” … Continue reading →

8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Matthew 7:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, worst kind of fathers still feed their child fish; Heavenly Father ten … Continue reading →

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, person who scoffs at us hears it himself; he won’t be blessed but be left on the … 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…, world wants to offer us ‘house on the beach’; ‘I did it my way’, with smiles they beseech. Look to Lord … Continue reading →

3 From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! Psalm 113:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, as the earth goes around the sun in Space; may the “Name of the Lord” touch ev’ry place. … Continue reading →

13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. Psalm 103: 13 ESV Dear friends and family…, good, tender fathers will care for each child; love, guide, protect them from wandering wild. Jesus was mighty, … Continue reading →

2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, Psalm 103:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Lord provides “steadfast love” ev’ry morning; then spreads His “faithfulness” like an awning. Jesus rose up at the third day’s dawning; all His … Continue reading →

2 “Behold, God is my salvation;     I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song,     and he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s “trust” our young folks will one day … 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…, world’s wrong “desires” will us try outwit; their smiling “passions” just don’t seem to quit. At the Cross Jesus … Continue reading →

13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. James 3:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, “works” and not only “words” show that we’re “wise”; gentle and humble hearts wear … Continue reading →

34 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! 1 Chronicles 16:34 ESV Dear friends and family…, David gave “thanks” that the “ark” had returned; once it was lost and his heart sadly yearned. … Continue reading →

10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, hate what is evil and cling to what’s good; just as sun shines and rain falls as it should. Christ outdid brother’s … Continue reading →

2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our faith may not feel strong and smart; doing the “good” deeds we dodge, duck … Continue reading →

16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of Godmay be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Bible is God’s breath … Continue reading →

26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, Israel … Continue reading →

38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 ESV Dear friends and family…, when shown we’ve … Continue reading →

36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to show kindness when folks do us wrong; next time we think we won’t help them along. Then the Cross comes up in our minds … Continue reading →

12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, Colossians 3:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, anger, rage, malice are rough clothes to wear; filthy words, slander and lies rip and tear. On the Cross these … 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…, though we have struggles and clouds may look grey; we’re not to worry but stay strong and pray. … Continue reading →

7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,     but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, world’s warfare weapons some run to with haste; time wears and weakens them, then they’re a waste. Pain … Continue reading →

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, some widows and orphans when they feel stressed; know that the Lord loves and helps them stay “blessed”. From the Cross taken … Continue reading →

21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” John 20:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, disciples felt they’d been “pushed pillar to post”; locked in their room they feared ‘their … Continue reading →

14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, as a child’s lifted in father’s strong arms; she shows no fears, doubts nor any alarms. Words from the Cross truly … Continue reading →

3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, … Continue reading →

6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, in private and public life at times we fail; words we said were wrong and … Continue reading →