15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul asks that Timothy no more bear … Continue reading
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon got wise and now wants to tell; if we want “wisdom” we must know God well. God sent His … 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
4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5 ESV Dear friends and family…, only one “natural” … Continue reading
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:13-14 ESV Dear friends and family…, Shepherds remember the great … Continue reading
9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy … Continue reading
7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Year after year they had waited … Continue reading
21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, Joseph was hurt and felt ‘little scary’; “Don’t be afraid, go and marry Mary”. … Continue reading
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we feel we … Continue reading
2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. Micah 5:2 … Continue reading
14 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…, King Ahaz lacked faith and doubted with scorn; so, prophet gave “sign”, boy … Continue reading
5 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. Jeremiah 23:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading
11 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. Isaiah 11:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, God has worked through David’s family line; “King” that brought “Righteousness” and “Peace” divine. … Continue reading
16 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…, John says, “Us faithful should go one step more; “lay … 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…, Disciples are told that He will depart; face the Cross shame … Continue reading
37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharisee lawyer put Christ to the test; “Which … Continue reading
34 For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. 35 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. John 3:34-35 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus was filled with the Spirit … Continue reading
8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, Saul’s sins were causing folks lots of heartaches; he kept refusing our Lord’s ‘love handshakes’. ‘Knocked off … Continue reading
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 ESV Dear friends and family…, Martha has … 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…, Crowd wanted fresh bread like they had before; same way … Continue reading
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 ESV Dear friends and family…, much to be thankful in struggles we’ve had; we learnt some lessons why not to be bad. Jesus’ … Continue reading
37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as … Continue reading
34 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…, Into God’s House David returned the “Ark”; then great praise rose up like birds in the park. … Continue reading
8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter says “end of our world is at hand…;love one another with love deep and grand.” Jesus’ love for … 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…, “Saul” was a mean man, put Christians in ‘jail’; “Saul” became “Paul” then served God … Continue reading
5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, Romans 15:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Come “bear” the “scruples” of those who are “weak”; don’t “please ourselves” … 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 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus left heaven to live among us; grew up as … Continue reading
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Proverbs 18:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon found the best “safe” hiding place; it’s in the Lord’s “name” he made his ‘home base’. Lord Jesus … Continue reading
5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, coming from Egypt to new ‘Promised Land’; each Hebrew had to obey God’s command. “Father … Continue reading
2 “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Ephesians 6:2-3 ESV Dear friends and family…, “honour” our parents, speak well … Continue reading