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 →

22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we feel our strength and hope almost gone; time to remember … Continue reading →

19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; James 1:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, we are Christ’s “first fruits” across the wide land; speak “slow”, show patience, be kind, not demand. Ten … Continue reading →

4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, “many false prophets” will try to deceive; John says … Continue reading →

26 You shall be holy to me, for I the Lord am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine. Leviticus 20:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, we are distinct from our neighbours around; once we were selfish for … Continue reading →

31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we ‘go social’ out in public square; Paul says be mindful not to offend there. … Continue reading →

6 And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.” Malachi 4:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, some think life’s … Continue reading →

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, Titus 2:11-12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Liars and lazy the Cretans had been; till … Continue reading →

26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, God … Continue reading →

11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as … Continue reading →

18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, armour of God needs our daily prayer oil; stops the rust forming … Continue reading →

17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, Ephesians 6:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, help us O Lord to stay strong and be wise; wearing our “helmet” and “sword” that we … Continue reading →

16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; Ephesians 6:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, in daily dangers that we have to face; grab “shield of faith” for it’s … Continue reading →

14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:14-15 ESV Dear friends and family…, us soldiers “stand” … Continue reading →

13 Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘ev’ry day soldier’ must gladly prepare; all of his … Continue reading →