8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was hiding among enemies; yet still praised God because he knows God sees. With world against Him Christ … Continue reading →

Reflections: 21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. Proverbs 19:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, it’s good to plan so our dreams all come true; but there’s one faith … Continue reading →

25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, when troubles around us like big waves swell; look to God’s Spirit to smooth out and quell. Starts at … 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…, sometimes we feel that we’re wrongly profiled; for folks think that we still live and think wild. But our … 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 Dear friends and family…, There’s a tree in our heart that grows “good fruit”; “love, joy, peace, patience” from Christ our … 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…, Solomon says, “Child guard your heart always,”; with eyes, hands, and feet that trusts and obeys. Starts with us doing what … Continue reading →

5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Some argued Paul was a weak, selfish man; “No,” said Paul, “I serve … Continue reading →

13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. Ecclesiastes 12:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon, wise man, has this truth to say; … Continue reading →

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘rolling stone’ life says we won’t ‘gather moss’; ‘me, myself and … 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…, Paul says to Timothy “Look to your job; don’t … Continue reading →

17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus came not to “condemn” us but save; he saw … Continue reading →

10 even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, whether we’re out in the rough, raging sea; or at home asking God for more mercy. Look towards Jesus at … Continue reading →

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Romans 3:23-24 ESV Dear friends and family…, if we find lately, we have ‘missed the … 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…, when we sought help and there seemed to be … Continue reading →

11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says “the Lord” coming back really soon; could be this morning at night or at noon. At … Continue reading →

29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 ESV Dear friends and family…, once we said … Continue reading →

17 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. Proverbs 19:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon good king, like never before; all folks felt equal before his wise law. “Greater than Solomon”, our … Continue reading →

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, David confessed his offense when found out; prayed for clean heart and to stop ‘walkabout’. Jesus our Lord did not payback … Continue reading →

6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul urges two ‘sisters’ to have the “same mind”; ‘oneness’ between them … Continue reading →

10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. Luke 16:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, “dishonest man” changed his bad attitude; paid … Continue reading →

7 The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Nahum” told “Ninevah” of God’s power; He will bring judgment at any hour. Jesus came so … Continue reading →

14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, those times of darkness when tribesmen connive; David chose God’s ways and for it would strive. Jesus’ faith always … Continue reading →

13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. James 5:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, James the Lord’s brother says praise and good prayer; covers our joy times and those of despair. “Father forgive … Continue reading →

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, whether we trust Jesus one or more years; He gives us “comfort” through tough times and tears. For our great Saviour each day had … Continue reading →

12 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Ephesians 4:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was in prison, he put pen to hand; challenged the church to obey God’s command. Help those still sinking in worldly ‘quicksand’; humbly … Continue reading →

20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon asks us to “walk with the wise”; because a “fool” will bring more ‘lows’ than ‘highs’. On … Continue reading →

5 Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. 1 Timothy 5:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul told young Timothy, “Be … Continue reading →

24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. John 5:24 Dear friends and family…, sometimes our family will not agree; … Continue reading →