12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Hebrews 12:1 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

24 But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of … Continue reading →

13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says that Jesus is coming back soon; we are to make sure our hearts stay in tune. On the Cross looked like Christ … Continue reading →

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, listen to Jesus speak from mountain height; “Let your light so shine…” folks see your … Continue reading →

42 As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. Psalm 42:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was worn out and feeling despair; even close fam’ly said ‘God doesn’t care.’ So, David sought … Continue reading →

19 We love Him because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, once we felt unloved and had lots of fear; then we heard Jesus who loves us most dear. He came to earth to save, … Continue reading →

20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, when friend or brother may sin against us; come pray together, let God heal the … Continue reading →

9 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labour. Ecclesiastes 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, when alone we can call on our ‘Great Friend’; He will walk with us and always defend. There on the Cross … Continue reading →

38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon tells us that “beauty” can pass; but “praised” the woman whose faith stays steadfast. “Virtuous” woman shines bright like stained glass; … Continue reading →

13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says his countrymen need some “good news”; that life is worthwhile if Jesus they choose. This same LORD conquered our sin and its ‘blues’; … Continue reading →

40 I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. 2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. Psalm 40:1-2 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, “love” always protects and trusts through tough times; “love” stills the rough storms with faith songs and rhymes. Steep hill … Continue reading →

6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 1 Corinthians 13:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, in church of Corinth there was a great sin; Paul said it’s time to cleanse hearts deep within. Jesus is “pure” and that’s … Continue reading →

5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 1 Corinthians 13:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul wants to share with us God’s greatest gift; this is God’s Son who brings “love” to uplift. … Continue reading →

4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 1 Corinthians 13:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul wants to show “a more excellent way”; “love one another”, don’t let it decay. See how … Continue reading →

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul told young Timothy, … Continue reading →

24 Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, David would sometimes feel weak and alone; then he would pray and God’s mercy be shown. Crucified … Continue reading →

7 But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!” 2 Chronicles 15:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Asa was told by God’s prophet, “Be strong”; his willing “work” God soon blessed … Continue reading →

11 that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, 1 Thessalonians 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul asks that we show more “brotherly love”; and … Continue reading →

58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says our “labour” will not be … Continue reading →

7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Timothy sometimes, was little bit shy; so, Paul said, “God gives us “power” … Continue reading →

17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…Hebrews saw veil cover Moses’ bright face; slowly God’s glory would leave without trace. Jesus died and rose and left … Continue reading →

23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake … Continue reading →

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s good or bad “fruit” that comes from our lips; “tongue” has great “power” to sail … Continue reading →

14 For the earth will be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, As the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, prophet says whole world will know God’s “glory”; wise and as wonderful as … Continue reading →

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house … Continue reading →

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, David used kind voice to calm … Continue reading →

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:1-3 ESV Dear friends and family…, David, strong shepherd still knows that God “leads”; “beside…still waters” and … Continue reading →