14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we feel troubles are too hard to face; shut out those thoughts we won’t ‘finish the race’. Come … Continue reading →

8 Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, like David sometimes … Continue reading →

18 “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. … Continue reading →

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes in ‘struggle street’, hard to do right; and show love, loyalty both day and night. ‘Calvary road’ saved us all from sin’s spite; … 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 city reached up to the sky; built it with pride but no more … Continue reading →

25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. Romans 3:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, shame and guilt from our sins … Continue reading →

19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, Acts 3:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter says sins make us feel ‘no good’, sad; “repent” of all sins and not just a tad. Come to the Cross and … Continue reading →

16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Mathew 5:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, all our “good works” we do our … Continue reading →

9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s great love for us runs … Continue reading →

34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus said, “from this day, try something new; “love one another…as … Continue reading →

34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:34 ESV Dear friends and family…, little “birds” don’t worry what future may bring; gathers food daily … Continue reading →

11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, “God has good plans”, says old Jeremiah; “though … 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…, tell all our children the right way to go; … 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…, when neither “hot nor cold” … Continue reading →

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, “old” way of life to just our ‘self’ and sin; has now “passed” … Continue reading →

25 For I know that my Redeemer lives,     and at the last he will stand upon the earth. Job 19:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, Job trusted God whose great love for him yearns; knows that through ‘rough times’ God’s heart for him burns. … Continue reading →

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;     I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Psalm 32:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, we have a promise that our God will guide; sure as the seas … Continue reading →

11 Why are you cast down, O my soul,     and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,     my salvation and my God. Psalm 42:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, when burdens came … Continue reading →

23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘member when we first said, “Jesus is Lord”; our “hope” in Christ was tied with strong “love” … Continue reading →

8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we give let’s … Continue reading →

6 For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder,     and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we long for … Continue reading →

21 “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we feel our friends or health seem bit ‘sus’; we need a “sign” … Continue reading →

31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, when losing power and hope … Continue reading →

35 “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 ESV Dear friends and family…, some think miracles, some reckon teaching; others say ‘save the lost’ to God we bring. … Continue reading →

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, bright “city” have more than concrete and tar; help and hope is there for those near and … Continue reading →

2 The people who walked in darkness     have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,     on them has light shone. Isaiah 9:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus “the Light of the world” became man; lived among … Continue reading →

7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, we know a person’s love for God is true; when they are … Continue reading →

14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, when tired and weary of evil all round; look for “a sign” of … Continue reading →

32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESV Dear friends and family…, once we had hard hearts with too much hate; but now there’s kindness and true tender trait. Jesus was … Continue reading →

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, in midst of troubles Paul tells us “Rejoice”; what may seem ‘no good’ is really God’s choice. From the cruel Cross comes a … Continue reading →