10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, when weak and weary and don’t feel belong; pray to God’s Spirit who will make us strong. Christ died to save us … 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…, all of our life let’s be humble and wise; speak the truth with love, … Continue reading →

7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, here are some ‘wise’ words for both young and old; ‘fear the Lord’, turn from wrong, be blessed tenfold. … Continue reading →

25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together. 27 Now you are the body of Christ and … Continue reading →

3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, Matthew 6:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, meekly and quietly let’s do our good deed; leave it to grow well, … 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…, despite our pain we still have hope; our love for God will … 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…, sorrows may throw at us much, mud and mire; “be patient and … Continue reading →

Reflections: 25 For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.” Jeremiah 31:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jeremiah’s ‘sleep’ became ‘sweet’ to him; for God’s great blessings would “fill to the brim”. For a “new treaty” … 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…, Paul asks for actions, ‘firm…faith’ that’s mature; stay ‘strong’ and alert and trust ‘love’ to … Continue reading →

12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, Colossians 3:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Sunday best clothes” let’s try wear them all week; ‘tenderness’, ‘kindness’ and ‘humble’ and ‘meek’. Also don ‘patience’ when someone … Continue reading →

15 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, hear the ‘soft answer’ of meek Abigail; her husband’s insult made David turn pale. “‘Let your maid-servant’ be that one to … Continue reading →

55 “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, … Continue reading →

5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the manChrist Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 ESV Dear friends and family…, the priests … Continue reading →

Reflections: 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…, when our words and actions don’t match; that’s when troubles will start to hatch. Lies on … 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…, when we ‘walk in … Continue reading →

2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. James 1:2-3 ESV Dear friends and family…, come troubled ‘twelve tribes…scattered abroad’; James says with ‘all joy’ let’s face discord. … 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 … 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…, proper thinking and righteous deeds; these ‘things’ are what our wild world needs. … Continue reading →

25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, we once used to waltz to a worldly tune; today it’s sweet hymns we dance to and croon. Maker … Continue reading →

12 “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter says … 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 6:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, see the beautiful lilies grow; God keeps them from heat, hail … Continue reading →

15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, what gives ‘peace’ glue that binds us as one? Is it not ‘love’ shown … 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 →

15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for … Continue reading →

14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. James 1:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, lust will tempt and draw up its map; but it builds and baits its own trap. On the … Continue reading →

13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 1 Peter 3:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter had suffered for doing what’s right; just because his lifestyle shone like sunlight. On the Cross Jesus … Continue reading →

Reflections: 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to be kind when we face ridicule; to ‘have faith in God’, some call us “a fool”. He prayed and blessed … Continue reading →

13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. James 1:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, God often tests, but never tempts; … Continue reading →

6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘train up’ our children to follow God’s way; let them learn Scriptures … Continue reading →

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘Moses…Isaiah’ and ‘David’ tells us; one … Continue reading →