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 →

5 For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, come all the ‘homelands’ and worship the Lord; He “is good…steadfast”, whose “love” is adored. God sent His own Son … Continue reading →

11 Give us this day our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s one basic need when we bend down to pray; “Please Lord give us bread to last us today”. “This bread’s my body that’s broken to pay”; … Continue reading →

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our suff’rings don’t make us so bold; we start to … Continue reading →

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 12:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, some of our leaders have now “gone before”; they have now reached heaven’s bright, golden shore. We’re glad Lord Jesus let Calv’ry blood pour; … Continue reading →

35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Luke 6:35 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…, nice when “good gifts” come that we’re longing for; might be friends, … Continue reading →

37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 ESV Dear friends and family…, people looked helpless across the hillside; … Continue reading →

11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. 12 I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. Psalm 77:11-12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Asaph while suffering asked our Lord why; tossed and … Continue reading →

18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 2 Corinthians 5:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, old hatreds each day will try show their face; but our Lord … Continue reading →

6 And he will turn The hearts of the fathers to the children, And the hearts of the children to their fathers, Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.” Malachi 4:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, to John the Baptist folks … Continue reading →

36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s new rules of life is beyond compare; we’re to show mercy and never despair. God sent “His own Son” up Calvary stair; “Father forgive them…their … Continue reading →

12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, world may “despise” us and think we’re ‘no good’; … Continue reading →

19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust[a] destroy and where thieves break in and steal, Matthew 6:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, some think great wealth rules which nothing can toss; then sickness comes and health claims … Continue reading →

Reflections: 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we still wandered in wasteland of sin; God was still caring and close to your … Continue reading →

114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. Psalm 119:114 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s Word brings “light” for those nights of darkness; and “shelter” and “shield” from sin’s shame and mess. Hear the Lord Jesus pray … Continue reading →

8 He has told you, O man, what is good;     and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,     and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, three ways to serve God … Continue reading →

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 ESV Dear friends and family…, “works of the flesh” is not able to stand; when Holy Spirit leads us by His … Continue reading →

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Joshua “by faith” took three steps to win; … Continue reading →

3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says since Jesus had rose from the dead; we are … Continue reading →

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2     He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters Psalm 23:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we got burdens seems no-one can fix; doubts and fears come and our minds … Continue reading →

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s “life” and “power” as we use our “tongue:” all its good “fruits” are … Continue reading →

14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and … 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…, some people focus on our … Continue reading →

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our troubles seem too big a task; time then to seek … Continue reading →

11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, trusting God’s pure Word, is what we all should; tells us what “sin” is, and how to be … Continue reading →

17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, Ephesians 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, after our “faith” stand and “thanks” in our … Continue reading →

25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:23-25 ESV Dear friends and family…, see how the mother … Continue reading →

10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground! Psalm 143:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, David felt trapped in a cruel, unjust land; relief and rescue was nowhere around. So, … Continue reading →

12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, John 1:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes as children we wander away; doing our own thing, from God’s path we stray. Then … Continue reading →