Reflections: 16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16 ESV Dear family and friends…, Christ told disciples, “My “sheep” please be “wise”. Hatred and violence against … Continue reading →

13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. Psalm 103:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, though made of “clay” and we stumble and fail; God’s love stays tender for all of life’s trail. Much … Continue reading →

7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, God favours us when we persist in prayer; “bread”, “fish” and “good gifts” if we … Continue reading →

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…, sometimes we fail as we dream, hope and plan; things we thought were good came … 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 ranked their wealth ‘number one’, must; but Jesus said these rot, ruin and “rust”. … Continue reading →

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Lord is…” our “…shepherd” will not faint or fear; He shields … Continue reading →

8 But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we wander and have our own way; get … Continue reading →

13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and … Continue reading →

9 Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools. Ecclesiastes 7:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, when things upset us at home, work or school; sometimes we say and do things ‘like … Continue reading →

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Abraham, man of faith, known as God’s “friend”; left his own country to where God would send. Lord Jesus, God’s … Continue reading →

10 For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 ESV Dear friends and … 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…, when we’re tired it’s good to “lean” on a … Continue reading →

2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, David needs “help” so says, “lift up my eyes”; He knows His God is as strong as the skies. The greatest “help” came from … Continue reading →

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, God said to Joshua “come now “be strong”; … Continue reading →

19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, when almost defeated and in despair; God assured David and gave close “soul” care. Jesus was burdened and knelt down … 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…, Jesus is and was and “always will … Continue reading →

12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, to “love” like Jesus will come at great price; His “new” command means we never ‘think twice’. Jesus gave … Continue reading →

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family …, Paul says a “new … Continue reading →

16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. James 5:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Prophet Elijah showed great love and … Continue reading →

4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s Word gives “patience” and “comfort” and “hope”; in special … Continue reading →

7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our day seems … Continue reading →

9 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. Ecclesiastes 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, it’s great when God gives a really close friend; for we know their love for us will not end. … Continue reading →

13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV Dear friends and family…, five deeds Paul says do, keep “faith” all day long; next “be on your guard” … Continue reading →

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…, when we let sin become our cruel, ‘big boss’; troubles soon come … Continue reading →

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…, sometimes we’re not “wise” with things that we do; things we say are proud … 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 tells his church mob to be stars that glow; all ‘no-good’ feelings to others must go. … Continue reading →

3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Shalom, shalom” what a beautiful sound; for upon us “perfect peace” has been crowned. Christ healed … Continue reading →

9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, drink at the fountain called “Calvary” place; “by faith” … Continue reading →

28 Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. Proverbs 17:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, once we had trouble in ‘keeping our cool’; words we said weren’t “wise” but loud like … Continue reading →