3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Matthew relied on the Lord ev’ry way; such when he told folks, “There’s taxes to pay.” Our sins were nailed there in … Continue reading →

11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. 12 I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. Psalm 77:11-12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Asaph had slipped into depths of despair; thought God … Continue reading →

24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24 ESV Dear friends … 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…, Paul knew that his work was never in vain; that God would reward and His Word remain. On … Continue reading →

7 In the days of his flesh, Jesusoffered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Hebrews 5:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus our “High … 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 →

12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Timothy was a young man we are told; so, … Continue reading →

28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, Always in God’s Name Paul had firmly stood; and all his … Continue reading →

25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. Proverbs 29:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, Young Solomon knew that he never must fear; when troubles come and danger draws near. His “hiding place” was the … Continue reading →

13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, Colossians 1:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, The Colossian church had sold Jesus short; that He’s not true God, but ‘one of a sort’. Paul … 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… Paul’s warfare weapons were prayer and God’s Word; to conquer world’s ways, and … Continue reading →

4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, John saw a … Continue reading →

31 And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pentecost Day … Continue reading →

13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians16:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul wanted Corinth to work as a team; “be alert, stand firm” and shine like ‘sunbeam’. Suff’ring of Christ was worse than ‘a bad … Continue reading →

11 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, David rejoiced that God’s Ark had returned; so, with a new song his heart strongly burned. All of the tribesmen with praise also turned; … Continue reading →

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm … Continue reading →

7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter says God knows the troubles we face; neighbours and friends who try hurt our ‘home base’. But we have Jesus our … Continue reading →

3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, … 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…, A ‘song of the … Continue reading →

9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, Philippians 1:9-10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul … Continue reading →

8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Physical training is good” says … Continue reading →

7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. Galatians 4:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Church at Galatia once all lived like slaves; following strict laws of how one behaves. … Continue reading →

40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ Matthew 25:40 ESV Dear friends and family…, “The least” are the ones that Christ … Continue reading →

35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to … Continue reading →

34 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Matthew 25:34 ESV Dear friends and family…, Come “all the nations”, let’s not feel despair; there is … Continue reading →

31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from … Continue reading →

38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love … Continue reading →

10 Have you not read this Scripture: “‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; Mark 12:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus the carpenter knew how to build; houses and homes and hearts to be faith-filled. He taught and … Continue reading →

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, With great “thanks” David blessed God for leading; and for God’s “mercy” so long-time “lasting”. Later Jerusalem started … Continue reading →

14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? Romans 10:14 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →