13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those … Continue reading →

4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. John 15:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, Christ wants to moves us … Continue reading →

2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our “burdens” are hard to express; silently suffer as our strength gets less. So, God sent His Son to Calv’ry address; died for … Continue reading →

3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Psalm 8:3-4 ESV Dear friends … 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…, it’s good to have plans for each day and week; but it’s ‘more better’ God’s … Continue reading →

17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. 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…, Lazarus had … Continue reading →

14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalms 27:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, in times of trouble we sometimes feel lost; hard to find “courage” and “hope” is storm-tossed. Come back to … 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…, when James was suff’ring, he sought God in prayer; when he was joyful, he sang with fanfare. When Christ … Continue reading →

2.You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Psalm 85:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, from Babylon’ prison God’s people came; asking for favour in God’s holy Name. Jesus too suffered at Calv’ry the same; so … Continue reading →

11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we feel lonely cause sky’s turning grey; turn to “good shepherd” who helps us not stray. His … 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…, as we treat “the poor”, we honour God’s law; then God we adore will bless … Continue reading →

23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 ESV Dear friends and family…, when ‘nits’ … Continue reading →

3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we forget how God really cares; for the ‘outsider’ who feel nothing’s theirs. God saw our world was in need of repairs; sent … Continue reading →

9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in … Continue reading →

“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” James 1:19 ESV                                        … Continue reading →

5 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. Ephesians 5:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, God has a fragrance sweeter than perfume; it is God’s great “love” that none can consume. On the Cross Christ sentenced sin to its doom; for … 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…, with our own “mouth” we know just what to … Continue reading →

28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

2     Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Psalm 100:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, come into God’s house of our “Lord” and King; and with great “gladness” come ‘countryman’ sing. Jesus for us took the “crown of thorns” … Continue reading →

15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 ESV. Dear friends and family…, it seems so easy repay wrong for wrong; rather to Jesus does that … Continue reading →

9 What you have learnedand 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…, Paul the Apostle had lots of success; missionary man with ‘no fixed address’.  Jesus … Continue reading →

12 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, it’s hard to follow our Lord’s ‘Golden Rule’; “what we wish for do … Continue reading →

6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, when day’s not well … Continue reading →

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrew 13:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, our godly leaders had strong “faith” like steel; they’ve ‘passed on’ now but they still have appeal. They based their life on Lord Jesus’ … Continue reading →

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, we will be “blessed” if we stay “peacemakers”; “children of God” who are ‘sin-forsakers’. “Father forgive them…all the faith-fakers”; Jesus’ blood then … Continue reading →

28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we don’t how just how we should pray; with many … Continue reading →

22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we face tough times and world seems so bleak; “faith, hope … Continue reading →

35 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. Mark 8:35 ESV Dear friends and family…, following Jesus will cause a great ‘stir’; like the “wise man” who brought … Continue reading →

25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down,     but a good word makes him glad. Proverbs 12:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, burdens of life can sometimes ‘weigh us down’; but a kind word or rhyme wipes off our frown. … Continue reading →