4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:4-5 ESV Dear friends and family…, keep on holding out for ‘life’ and ‘light’; through doubts … Continue reading →

Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, when sin tries to make a gap in our … Continue reading →

10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew … Continue reading →

16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, strong ‘light’ shows safe way to walk … Continue reading →

Thanks be to God who gives us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 15:57 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we feel empty, useless, alone; even our skin seems to lose its health tone. Christ on the … Continue reading →

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Dear friends and family…, John saw Jesus as God’s ‘Son’ unique; ‘glory’ came down and … Continue reading →

18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 2 Corinthians 5:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus has met God’s righteous demands; no-one else could throughout our homelands. Suffered for us … 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…, ‘trials’ we face don’t mean to destroy; but to test if we’re pure … Continue reading →

11 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. Psalms 42:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, David felt sad, … Continue reading →

19 We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, the world’s love is false and full of fear; “do this…and that or won’t hear. But God’s love is true and wipes our tear; ‘Father … 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 their hands, Revelations 7:9 … Continue reading →

12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we are caught in the ‘darkness’ of sin; … Continue reading →

10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, five thousand were by Jesus fed; lot left over, fishes and bread. Same … Continue reading →

35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Luke 6:35 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

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…, world walks the way of their wand’ring feet; doing great wrong until its complete. Sandals of Jesus … Continue reading →

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, Titus 2:11-12 ESV Dear friends and family…, once we used to “run off the rails”; … Continue reading →

“11 The greatest among you shall be your servant.” Matthew 23:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘scribes and Pharisees’ looked for crowd praise; tassels on garments, street prayer displays. But ‘servant’ Jesus in Garden prays; ‘not My will but Yours’, then … Continue reading →

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, faith can fall short more than three times; during those hourly church bell chimes. Up Calv’ry’s hill Lord Jesus climbs; ‘see’ Him … Continue reading →

My soul yearns for you in the night;     my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth,     the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness. Isaiah 26:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, day and night-time … 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…, Pharisees put on public parade; their giving, fasting and as they prayed. Alone … Continue reading →

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Saul thought he pleased God as … Continue reading →

3 A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become … Continue reading →

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, feed your enemies and quench their thirst; still show love to them though they us cursed. Jesus our Saviour has showed love … Continue reading →

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Nicodemus met Jesus at night; wanted to know God’s power … Continue reading →

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” 1 Chronicles 16:34 ESV Dear friends and family…, King David danced with a holy zeal; but his wife thought it was not ideal. Jesus Saviour … Continue reading →

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” Psalms 100:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, time to worship our great God with praise; let’s still ‘give thanks’ through bleak and bad days. God … Continue reading →

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. 1 Corinthians 12:9 ESV … Continue reading →

“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” Proverbs 13:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon wanted to walk with the wise; so that he better could lead and advise. Calvary’s crowd heard … Continue reading →

“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.” 1 John 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s standard of love rents no room for hate; but … Continue reading →

Love does no wrong to a neighbour; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. Romans 13:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘love’ does not keep on working harm; but a daily ‘debt’ paid with charm. Blood-bought Cross poured out healing … Continue reading →