8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus’ disciples were filled with … Continue reading →

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus saves not only ‘countryman’ Jews; all other “nations” must hear this … Continue reading →

24 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Proverbs 11:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon’s palace was ‘state of the art’; freely shared riches from great, caring heart. Jesus’ forgiveness … Continue reading →

2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. John 15:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, God wants to move us from servant to … Continue reading →

14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? Romans 10:14 ESV Dear friends and … 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…, Up on the mountain the crowd came to hear; this man called … Continue reading →

45 “And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” Luke 1:45 ESV Dear friends and family…, Elis’beth “blessed” Mary with news of great joy; God would give favour to … Continue reading →

16 But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. … Continue reading →

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus helped church leaders long time ago; and today still guides and helps us to grow. Faith first filled our hearts when we came … Continue reading →

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Prophet Isaiah ‘paints picture’ … 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…, Paul says we should not get tired “doing good”; our work will then … Continue reading →

7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, when troubles rush in like floods through our door; maybe it’s happened a few times before. Time to remember the suff’ring Christ … Continue reading →

11 If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night,” 12 even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you. Psalm 139:11-12 ESV … Continue reading →

11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, Weeping has stopped for old Jeremiah; God … Continue reading →

2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, church at Colossae was young and growing; their thankful prayers kept God’s love-light glowing. Cross proved there was “no greater love” showing; than for … Continue reading →

24 But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, Amos says God wants the best for his land; “justice” and “righteousness” should always stand. Jesus came later and all … Continue reading →

3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 2 Peter 1:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter says “precious faith” … Continue reading →

17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 ESV Dear friends and … 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…, James says unwise folks can’t control their tongue; their rough words become like bees … 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…, King Solomon shares how we can be wise; trust in “LORD” God who made earth, seas and … Continue reading →

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Dear friends and family…, King Solomon knows the best thing to do; don’t … 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…, in this book Paul speaks a lot about “Joy”; always read it when world tries to … Continue reading →

23 And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, father felt helpless and facing ‘burn-out’; tried Christ’s disciples, but they lacked “faith” clout. Jesus told father, “Have faith … 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…, football and feasting can be lots of fun; but giving God time should be ‘number one’. Paul says … Continue reading →

12 “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter told council of his countrymen; “Lame man was healed by Lord … Continue reading →

18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, in one day Job lost his children and land; yet gave “thanks” that his life … Continue reading →

17 pray without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says have faith when we play, work and sing; best of all not to forget the ‘prayer thing’. Ev’ry day Christ prayed in winter or spring; even talked … Continue reading →

16 Rejoice always, 1 Thessalonians 5:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul asks that each day we sing of God’s joys; to give thanks straightway shuts out the ‘world’s noise’. On the Cross Jesus took up the praise poise; “Father forgive … Continue reading →

35 In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36 ESV Dear friends and family…, our God is kind to those who won’t obey; He lets the sun shine so they can ‘make hay’.  Jesus saw our world was going astray; … Continue reading →