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 →

11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalms 119:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, if this week may show some sadness and strife; let’s call on Jesus, the ‘Way…Truth and…Life’. Christ’s “Word” … Continue reading →

11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘twenty-four elders’ have cast down their crowns; … Continue reading →

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. … Continue reading →

16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, we are ‘God’s temple’ where ‘God’s Spirit dwells’; let’s be wise builders not ‘worldly’ rebels. Calvary … Continue reading →

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV … Continue reading →

23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s store up good things in our heart today; it does matter what we think, plan, do and say. ‘Set His … Continue reading →

5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, sin and doubts try keep us in a “dark place”; then we lose focus and fall off the pace. Christ … Continue reading →

29 He gives power to the faint,     and to him who has no might he increases strength. Isaiah 40:29 ESV Dear friends and family…, we see youth ‘grow tired and weary’; but God comforts when we’re teary. Blood spilt on the … Continue reading →

13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. Psalms 103:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, God remembers ‘that we are dust’; yet He’s tender, loving and just. Jesus God’s Son took the spear thrust; … Continue reading →

7 The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7 Dear friends and family…, Nahum’s ‘burden’ had some good news; God’s people would win and not lose. Calvary Cross Jesus did … Continue reading →

16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 1 Peter 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, to suffer as Christians let’s not feel shame; for we give God glory and His … Continue reading →

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the … Continue reading →

6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we won’t work hard at thanks, love and prayer; our daily words mismatch truth, … Continue reading →

6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, focus on ‘flesh’ is where sinners begin; ‘mind on the Spirit’ gives … Continue reading →

5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, some thought that Paul’s “bark was worse than his bite”; but he stood … Continue reading →

23 And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, the boy’s father had doubts of God’s power; so, he begged Jesus, “Help me this hour!” Cross is our … Continue reading →

8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, brave David escaped from bad king Achish; to praise God ‘at all times’ was David’s wish. Jesus, the ‘Lamb … Continue reading →

16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus, ‘great High Priest’ sits on Heaven’s … Continue reading →

13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, we can decide what’s “around the next curve”; by doing … Continue reading →

37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39 ESV … Continue reading →

4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. Psalms 27:4 … Continue reading →

31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamour and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32 ESV Dear friends and family…, … 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…, when we’ve been wronged and “copped some flack”; still try do good and … Continue reading →

“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…, let’s ‘pursue peace’ and ‘holiness’; for it ‘yields’ fruit of ‘righteousness’. The ‘Prince of Peace’ showed … 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…, best way to do … 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 gave new standards for us to do; go love each … Continue reading →

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s sing one of … Continue reading →

1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalms 1:1-2 ESV … Continue reading →