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…, “works” and not only “words” show that we’re “wise”; gentle and humble hearts wear … Continue reading →

34 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! 1 Chronicles 16:34 ESV Dear friends and family…, David gave “thanks” that the “ark” had returned; once it was lost and his heart sadly yearned. … Continue reading →

10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, hate what is evil and cling to what’s good; just as sun shines and rain falls as it should. Christ outdid brother’s … 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 →

10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our faith may not feel strong and smart; doing the “good” deeds we dodge, duck … 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 Godmay be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Bible is God’s breath … 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…, Israel … 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 shown we’ve … Continue reading →

36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to show kindness when folks do us wrong; next time we think we won’t help them along. Then the Cross comes up in our minds … Continue reading →

12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, Colossians 3:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, anger, rage, malice are rough clothes to wear; filthy words, slander and lies rip and tear. On the Cross these … Continue reading →

13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, though we have struggles and clouds may look grey; we’re not to worry but stay strong and pray. … Continue reading →

7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,     but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, world’s warfare weapons some run to with haste; time wears and weakens them, then they’re a waste. Pain … Continue reading →

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, some widows and orphans when they feel stressed; know that the Lord loves and helps them stay “blessed”. From the Cross taken … Continue reading →

21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” John 20:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, disciples felt they’d been “pushed pillar to post”; locked in their room they feared ‘their … Continue reading →

14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, as a child’s lifted in father’s strong arms; she shows no fears, doubts nor any alarms. Words from the Cross truly … Continue reading →

3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, … Continue reading →

6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, in private and public life at times we fail; words we said were wrong and … Continue reading →

7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you James 4:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, holy and humble our heats need to be; from worldly wrongs too, the faithful must “flee.” Jesus’ blood cleanses and … Continue reading →

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…, mention our Friend’s Name and we feel at ease; He kindly helps us when we just say, “please”. Jesus … Continue reading →

19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul thanked his church mob for gifts they supplied; then told them same God would amply provide. … Continue reading →

16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, when faith fails and we feel, ‘we’re … Continue reading →

11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, “twenty-four elders” praise God for His deeds; … Continue reading →

10 For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘sorry time’ comes soon with same “worldly” threat; old tears of loss with no healing sunset. Christ … 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…, “thousands of rams” and great … Continue reading →

8 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, when sin and guilt try to cause an uproar; know in our hearts Christ has shut the ‘blame’ door. For … Continue reading →

14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, Babylon’s fame was once known far and wide; cities and towns built from bloodshed … Continue reading →

25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? … 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…sometimes our life has bugs and diseases; can’t keep … Continue reading →

19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rustdestroy and where thieves break in and steal,” Matthew 6:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharisees thought that their “treasures” won’t “rust”; “moth” and “thieves” won’t waste them with ‘next … 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…, someone’s loose words can put us ‘in bad light’; we wonder to flee or … Continue reading →