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…, Paul says there’s a “new man” and woman in town; they’re full of joy and refuse to wear frown. It’s … Continue reading →

3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says, “be humble and show gratitude…’; “…do things with kindness, not wrong attitude…”; On the Cross Jesus still had … Continue reading →

8 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 ESV Dear friends and family… once we were sinners and did selfish things. Then God sent His Son, our great “King of kings”. “Father forgive … Continue reading →

27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 ESV Dear friends and family…, Judas was worried what … Continue reading →

133 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! Psalm 133:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, beauty and blessing come in “unity”; same God we serve who from sin set us free. Brothers and sisters due to Calvary; … Continue reading →

15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we revenge it shows our lack of love; wanting to ‘payback’, no … Continue reading →

10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 1 Corinthians 1:10 … Continue reading →

7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, John says that Jesus … Continue reading →

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 remember the good things God’s … 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 servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. Matthew 6:24 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

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…, Paul was in prison, but his heart stayed “sure”; that … Continue reading →

16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, Ephesians 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says God’s “great grace” the whole world can see; on the … 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 ESV Dear friends and family…, look … Continue reading →

15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:15 (ESV) Dear friends and family…, each day we need fuel to drive motor car; other-wise we will travel that far. … Continue reading →

12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV Dear friends and family… Paul asks us ‘good way’ how we should behave; happy and hopeful and pray we stay brave. Christ saw we did wrong things, so … Continue reading →

16 But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress. Psalm 59:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, David … Continue reading →

28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus sets some rules for ‘kingdom living’; mercy for curses we must be showing. Jesus, the “King of the Jews” was willing; die … Continue reading →

24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter reminds us to never despair; though … 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…, Paul shares with Romans a special “faith” walk; “have faith in God” … Continue reading →

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, once hard to overcome suff’ring we face; but hurts are gone now without any trace. Starts at the Cross when Christ … Continue reading →

9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul’s teaching and living many admired; for “peace of God” in him never … Continue reading →

18 The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was hiding and felt all alone; hungry and cold ‘like a dog with no bone’. At the Cross close friends and fam’ly ‘had … Continue reading →

9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Rough words can cause too much family rift; hearts … Continue reading →

11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, the prophet’s letter spoke comfort and calm; God … Continue reading →

8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, God had forgiven Isaiah’s past sin; he … Continue reading →

8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was hiding among enemies; yet still praised God because he knows God sees. With world against Him Christ … Continue reading →

Reflections: 21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. Proverbs 19:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, it’s good to plan so our dreams all come true; but there’s one faith … Continue reading →

25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, when troubles around us like big waves swell; look to God’s Spirit to smooth out and quell. Starts at … 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…, sometimes we feel that we’re wrongly profiled; for folks think that we still live and think wild. But our … Continue reading →