4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, the “fool” won’t trust God and follow His Way; their heart is stubborn and use rough words each day.  Jesus … 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…, Christ’s “divine power” is all … Continue reading →

19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah Psalm 69:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, for four hundred years the Hebrews were slaves; then their God turns up, and rescues and saves. On the Cross God’s … Continue reading →

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…, our … Continue reading →

24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. Proverbs 23:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, what makes a son turn from foolish to “wise”? When he does all things, … 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…, God sees how hard we earn ‘our daily crust’; shows us great mercy as we’re made of “dust”. For … Continue reading →

5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, evil and dark deeds cannot conquer “light”; this great assurance give us strength and might. Look how our Lord did … Continue reading →

13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. James 5:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’re in trouble it’s good time to “pray”; and when we’re happy let’s “praise” God each day. On … 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…, laziness in our life sometimes will lurk; then sharing and helping we put off or shirk. … Continue reading →

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

133 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! Psalm 133:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s a most beautiful picture to see; when all God’s people live “in unity.” Starts when Lord Jesus died at Calvary; rose … Continue reading →

11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:11 ESV Dear friends … 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 wrote to church mob of their “selfish” heart; their own “ambition” tore God’s work apart. Jesus served Father God, … 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 spoke against false worship around; hearts were not holy though they made loud sound. Jesus saw that sins did … Continue reading →

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…, whether we’re single or husband or wife; making good “plans” keeps out trouble and strife. … 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 →

2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Ephesians 4:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to “walk” each day in “humility”; but to do this will keep God’s unity. Jesus showed “patience” and “love” and pity; when He … Continue reading →

27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:27-28 ESV Dear friends and family…, There are some rules that God wants us live … Continue reading →

13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 ESV Dear friends and family…God offered Hebrews a bright, brand, new start; “come find and seek me with all of your heart.” Later God … 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 God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we don’t … Continue reading →

4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone,     but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, time to time temptations do come around; making our thoughts … Continue reading →

22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks … Continue reading →

4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, Joseph and Moses had “hope” in hard times; and David’s … 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…, great is our God who made every race; dances and songs sung in each earthly place. We praise … Continue reading →

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; … Continue reading →

4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hebrew pilgrims walk to God’s strong city; Mount Zion mountains protect and pity. Jesus’ Cross gives us a better safety; there God’s Son stopped sin … 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…, due to God’s “mercies” let’s serve … Continue reading →

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Proverbs 18:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, when troubles come there’s one “strong” place to run; He is Lord Jesus, God’s own precious Son. Cleansed us … Continue reading →

14 if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 … Continue reading →

5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 1 Timothy 2:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, four types of prayers our God loves us to pray; first, our own need then … Continue reading →