16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV Dear friends and family…, troubles we face may be tough as can be; yet Paul says … Continue reading →

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, valleys and mountains won’t hinder God’s care; whatever troubles we have … 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…, Paul wrote to church folks how to avoid sin; know Jesus’ precious blood cleansed us within. God’s Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make … Continue reading →

9 But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,     nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, God through His Spirit gave us … Continue reading →

15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul tells us how to become a “new man”; whether we’re “Jew”, “Greek” or … Continue reading →

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, God wants to heal ev’ry sad broken heart; helping the humble and mercy impart. On Calvary Hill Christ’s new work did start; cleansed all … Continue reading →

17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. Proverbs 10:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, how we should live “life” is one of two ways; “righteous” or “wicked”, just one … Continue reading →

Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Psalm 25:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, David prayed, “Rescue me, Lord, let no more be shamed; … Continue reading →

17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we become tired and trapped in despair; we start to lose hope and think life’s not … Continue reading →

18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, times we do struggle how we should love well; soon we’re sad tale how ‘he’ or ‘she fell’. … Continue reading →

18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, times we do struggle how we should love well; soon we’re sad tale how ‘he’ or ‘she fell’. … Continue reading →

4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, Titus 3:4-5 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrew 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hebrews could not go up Mount Sinai … Continue reading →

33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 ESV Dear friends and family…, though we may wander away like “lost sheep”; even … 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…, lots of folks round us live lives of despair; talking to them must be backed … Continue reading →

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, kindness of Christ will keep our lamps burning; even when evil round us is churning. Look to … Continue reading →

22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was betrayed by his own close friend; so, prayed to God on whom … 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…, Hebrews slaves moaned as they pushed bricks on carts; then Moses with them, from Egypt … Continue reading →

28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. Isaiah 40:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, we are a … Continue reading →

10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah Psalm 24:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, One day the “King” will come down with a shout! Return in “glory”, of this there’s no doubt. On … Continue reading →

3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, how can we stand firm in spirit and mind? Trust God supplies needs and cares and is kind. Come … Continue reading →

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 1:3 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 14:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, when our heart’s “troubled” and … Continue reading →

2 Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming; it is near, Joel 2:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, soon will be danger and soon will … Continue reading →

23 And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. Matthew 4:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, Christ’s first disciples now did some training; Christ’s “good … Continue reading →

10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharisees prayed to get praise from just man; seen on street corners, that was their proud plan. Look, in … Continue reading →

7 “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, David felt no-one would show Him true care; like a cork let loose on sea of despair. But “Son … Continue reading →