4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. 5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, … Continue reading →

11 so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

22 Therefore you are great, O Lord God. For there is none like you, and there is no God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears. 2 Samuel 7:22 ESV Dear friends and family…, David knew God’s love was … Continue reading →

18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18 ESV Dear family and friends…, bold and brave ‘wise men’ once … Continue reading →

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, our tongue is so ‘restless’, can do great harm; like waves on the seashore, … Continue reading →

19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah Psalms 68:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, God gave young Deborah strength to do war; and also, David when giant did roar. On the Cross see Jesus’ blood … Continue reading →

16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, though Nicodemus was teacher with skill; to talk to Jesus ‘at night’ … 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…, David fought wild lions, wolves and a bear; worked his staff and sling and showed his great care. ‘I … Continue reading →

19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, Philippi church gave Paul gifts and support; and prayed that his needs would never fell short. Christ … Continue reading →

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus sat down on the high mountain-side; teaching we make ‘peace’ and don’t run and hide. Out in the public square Lord Jesus died; … Continue reading →

19 When the cares of my heart are many,     your consolations cheer my soul. Psalms 94:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘singer of Israel’ prays for great calm; come storms of life he still sings his sweet psalm.  Then comes ‘the … Continue reading →

7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul is convinced that ‘God is able…’; to put good food onto … Continue reading →

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, near the lake Christ preached beyond just street- smart; we ‘see God’ if we don’t “duck, dive or dart”. God’s ‘only Son’ offers world … Continue reading →

9 And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day the Lord will be one and his name one. Zechariah 14:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Zechariah sees ‘Your kingdom come’; when Jerusalem no more be glum. Calvary love reached many, not some; to sin … Continue reading →

10 “I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.” Jeremiah 17:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jeremiah weeps for his mob’s bad ‘deeds’; deserts dry up … Continue reading →

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, plea for God’s mercy when we’ve done great wrong; then like King David let’s repent in song. “Ten thousand reasons” … Continue reading →

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness     will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘faith, hope, love’ let’s “bring to the boil”; these good things are worth “sweat and toil”. Christ’ blood fell on Calvary soil; washed us … Continue reading →

Reflections: 13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we’re to feel more complete; heart, body, mind from … Continue reading →

13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, captives of Babylon long way from home; God ‘plans to prosper’ you, no more to roam. ‘Seek’ God’s way … Continue reading →

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, seems just round Christmas more mercy falls down; kindness and giving comes back into town. See the cruel soldiers ‘cast lots’ for His gown; there … Continue reading →

16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, each day the sun shines to show God is good; so, praise and thanks to Him … Continue reading →

6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul loved his people with great hope and joy; prison … Continue reading →

35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. John 6:35 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s something and Someone greater to know; beats Moses and ‘manna’, … Continue reading →

8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, strife and worldly ways has a cure; come to God make our hearts pure. … Continue reading →

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 1 Peter 4:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, come on brave Peter keep using your ‘gift’; ‘serve’ God with patience through “day … Continue reading →

14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. 1 John 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Father, Son and Holy Spirit”; work together in our prayer kit. Father … Continue reading →

 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharisees’ law seem to be more man-made; promise the sun but their heart’s in the shade. Steps to the Cross were … Continue reading →

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’re mixed up which way we’re going; fears and doubts come and need … Continue reading →

17 Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the … Continue reading →

7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, if we ‘love’ God we ‘walk in His light’; no room for … Continue reading →