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 →

4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘forty-day fast’ and still Jesus not fed; Satan then asked him, “Turn … Continue reading →

9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, Philippians 1:9-10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul … Continue reading →

19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, David felt helpless, like little lost bee; buzzed around thinking, “who’ll come and help me?” Just in time, God answered … Continue reading →

12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Lord … Continue reading →

37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 ESV Dear friends and family…, Mary asked for sign, “Now, how can this be? That God’s own Son would be born inside me?” Angel then answered, “God’s Spirit you see; will come … Continue reading →

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, When we’re alone and feel fam’ly’s not there; know that Lord Jesus is “Boss” and will care. He is … 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…, on ev’ry holy day this song was sung; “Praise the Lord” was on all countryman’s tongue. Jesus … Continue reading →

20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Lukewarm church” ‘been doing lots … Continue reading →

14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbour as yourself. Galatians 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family… when law of the land seems too hard to keep; we fuss and bother and can’t go to sleep. … Continue reading →

16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 1 Peter 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter’s faith-walk never lingered behind; when he faced troubles kept God on his mind. Jesus … Continue reading →

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, good folks in Christ’s time faced suff’ring and shame; but became “blessed” because God’s kingdom came. On the … Continue reading →

3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been … Continue reading →

19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, so that the times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Acts 3:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter, John healed man at “Beautiful Gate”; he was once lame but … Continue reading →

33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 ESV Dear friends and family…, beauty of flowers will soon pass away; but God’s great “kingdom” is here to stay. See there … Continue reading →

13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able … Continue reading →

24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, hear the young father cry out for his child; says, “I believe; but help my faith, so mild.” There … Continue reading →

29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29 ESV Dear friends and family…, Thomas, disciple, began to have doubt; Jesus then showed him where spear … Continue reading →

7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, each of us are asked to give with our “heart”; freely and … 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…, sometimes when hurt our flesh straightway hurts back; we think we won but we’ve gone way off track. … Continue reading →

9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, at the Olympics there’s been lots of “plans”; countries compete to win gold for their clans. No shouts for winning where Calvary stands; … Continue reading →

2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. James 1:2-3 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard times are there to help us pass the test; like pure … 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…, time to remember God’s wonderful “deeds”; how he saved Moses among bulrush reeds. Best story is how God … Continue reading →

13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul’s cup of “joy” spilling over the brim; Philippi church grown with vigour and vim. In three … Continue reading →