23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, “wages” and “sin” and “death” work as a team; like floodwaters hurt … Continue reading →

60 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, “pillar of cloud” by day, “fire” by night; led all the Hebrews to future that’s bright. Jesus our Saviour … Continue reading →

22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 ESV Dear friends and family…, David had close friend who turned against him; through these ‘rough waters’ God helped … Continue reading →

6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, what we give is never wasted or lost; though at times it looks that … 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…, ‘lockdowns’ and ‘masks’ sometimes make us “anxious”; we don’t feel free and … Continue reading →

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s Word has always shone as the “light”; through doubts and darkness He shows what is right. The “Light … 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 →

26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, though weak and wobbly our body may feel; yet in our heart there remains hope and zeal. … Continue reading →

31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we do things for our own pleasure; drinking and eating beyond a good measure. Lifestyle … Continue reading →

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honour. Proverbs 21:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, tell us old Solomon which is best road; where “righteousness…kindness” never corrode? Come to the Cross child where Christ’s blood has flowed; there find … Continue reading →

Reflections: 3     He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:33 ESV Dear friends and family…, When we’re restless sheep that can’t go to sleep; our doubts of the past, just linger and last. Look for “Good Shepherd” and hear … Continue reading →

11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, loving someone means we show they belong; and offer kindness when their lives go wrong. God saw that through … Continue reading →

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, baby Jesus has three future job aims; “Saviour…Christ” and “Lord”, the angel proclaims. The Cross is where “Saviour” ‘burnt’ … Continue reading →

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.” Luke 2:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, there is a deeper peace in God’s great plan; where God’s good “favour rests” on tribe … 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…, Mary’s boy child would one day become great; “Son of the Most High” would … 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…, seaweed of sin and the rocks of cruelty; one day must give way to … Continue reading →

2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, there is a place that is safe and secure; He’s “the LORD” who protects and keeps us pure. Same place … Continue reading →

6 whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. 1 John 2:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, to please their master, wise slaves will obey, to keep their own job, good workers ‘won’t play’. … Continue reading →

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, hold onto the “rod” and “staff” of our … Continue reading →

8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, see when summer comes the spring “flower fades”; God’s word like sea waves rolls on and cascades. Jesus … Continue reading →

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 ESV Dear friends and family…, some nights we can’t see so we stress; life loses meaning ‘more or less’. Time then to think of … Continue reading →

16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s Word is His breath of pure, holy fire; and those who … Continue reading →

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; Psalm 19:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, some worship the sun and moon and the stars; some do more mining and love motor cars. But … 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…, hear the sad … Continue reading →

21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” John 14:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, as we obey … Continue reading →

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and … Continue reading →

17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s house is singing for joy all today; old time ‘Reformers’ knew … Continue reading →

10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Romans 10:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, God reached out and saved the reckless young Paul; off his proud, ‘high horse’ Lord … Continue reading →

9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, “joy” comes with more than just words and church creeds; our life gains … Continue reading →

25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.[a] Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 ESV Dear friends and family…, Martha’s dead brother … Continue reading →