11 but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. Psalm 147:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, power in our legs and a strong warhorse; can weaken and fail and we feel remorse. But “steadfast … Continue reading →

16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, “gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay” and “straw”; then “fire” will ‘test’ if our “temple” is … Continue reading →

11 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Chronicles 16:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, good to remember our family past; how we were taught that our faith must “hold fast”.  Before the Cross Christ felt really downcast; “Yours, not … Continue reading →

37 “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 ESV Dear friends and family…, Mary not sure how Christ’s birth can be done; to be the mother of God’s only Son. Soon ‘Mary’s boy child’ born God ‘s “Holy One”; died … Continue reading →

3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, David knew God cares for each pain and tear; kept in His “bottle” so no need to fear. Feeling “forsaken” from God He loved … Continue reading →

105 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Psalm 105:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, Abraham wandered and wasted no time; with faith crossed rivers and mountains did climb. Jesus had plenty of … 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 remembers God’s “wonders of old”; power each hour … Continue reading →

10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground! Psalm143:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we don’t know which way we should go; we “dwell in darkness”, feel “crushed” to … 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…, a generous soul will give and gain more; but hard, stingy heart won’t win the ‘wealth … Continue reading →

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s children know how to find inward peace; “repent and believe” God’s “kingdom” won’t cease. Starts at the Cross with God’s “great grace” release; … 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…, we who are “strong” let’s give strength to the “weak”; … Continue reading →

13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, by faith our “freedom” can face any foe; “to love” … Continue reading →

35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. John 6:35 ESV Dear friends and people…, Moses got bread that was just a short while; forty … 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 →

28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, greatness is not found in wealth or power; but as God’s worker … Continue reading →

16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, walking each moment by faith in God’s Word; even when folks think we’re crazy, absurd. “Dying to self” … Continue reading →

17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, each day we all need to hear some ‘good news’; to stop the harsh words that hurt and accuse. Cruel “crown of … 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…, orphans, forgotten, unwanted no more; we’re now God’s “children” through Christ our Saviour. On the Cross … Continue reading →

13 For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, see Moses walk through the wilderness land; “Lord God” … Continue reading →

20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for … Continue reading →

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 ESV                Dear friends and family…, be strong and “steadfast”, trust Jesus each hour; for sin’s a ‘wild bunch’ who’ll … 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…, true love may leave us and go ‘walkabout’; let’s still praise God with a victory “shout”. “Lord” Jesus is “good” … 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…, worst kind of fathers still feed their child fish; Heavenly Father ten … 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…, person who scoffs at us hears it himself; he won’t be blessed but be left on the … Continue reading →

23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, world wants to offer us ‘house on the beach’; ‘I did it my way’, with smiles they beseech. Look to Lord … 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…, as the earth goes around the sun in Space; may the “Name of the Lord” touch ev’ry place. … 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…, good, tender fathers will care for each child; love, guide, protect them from wandering wild. Jesus was mighty, … Continue reading →

2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, Psalm 103:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Lord provides “steadfast love” ev’ry morning; then spreads His “faithfulness” like an awning. Jesus rose up at the third day’s dawning; all His … Continue reading →

2 “Behold, God is my salvation;     I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song,     and he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s “trust” our young folks will one day … Continue reading →

24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, world’s wrong “desires” will us try outwit; their smiling “passions” just don’t seem to quit. At the Cross Jesus … Continue reading →