7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, Ephesians 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Saul’s sins enslaved him, he treated folks bad; but road to Damascus, saved Saul from sad. Jesus … Continue reading →

2 And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. 3 So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God … Continue reading →

Reflections: 10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, see Sons of Korah still stand strong and sing; though … Continue reading →

3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah asks us for good ‘walkabout’; reach God’s great City, then sing, praise and shout. In … Continue reading →

13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. John 16:13 … Continue reading →

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 ESV Dear friends and family…, David says he loves God’s Word, that’s for sure; night and day he closely follows God’s Law. Come to … Continue reading →

13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul shares the wonders of what God has done; we … Continue reading →

25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. Proverbs 12:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, When we get anxious, we fear, fret or faint; no good news comes from our lips, just complaint. … Continue reading →

25 For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.” Jeremiah 31:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, see Jeremiah wake from sweetest sleep; he knew God would bless and Judah’s land keep. Jesus’ love same way makes … 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 →

11 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 42:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, the ‘sons of … Continue reading →

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the … Continue reading →

2 “There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hannah prayed fervently for a boy child; Samuel was born, she thankfully smiled. God … Continue reading →

12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, woman was caught in great sin, “very act”; … Continue reading →

9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, once we were hurt and did … 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 we’ve done … Continue reading →

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 →