“The Lord is good,     a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.” Nahum 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s anger ‘pours out like fire’; on sin and wrongful desire. But Christ’s blood cleanses entire; … Continue reading →

“…For the mountains may depart     and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you,     and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,”     says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

“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…, spring waters one day will run to the sea; God will remember and show us mercy. Sign of the … Continue reading →

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Matthew 5:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, weak and wayward though we may be; we can find help, hope and ‘mercy’. Walk with me to Calvary tree; where sins and shame … Continue reading →

“Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops.” Luke 12:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we “tell tales” behind … Continue reading →

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down,     but a good word makes him glad. Proverbs 12:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, anxious, pressed down and lose sight of our goal; we feel alone as world tries to control. Words … Continue reading →

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, our … Continue reading →

He gives power to the faint,     and to him who has no might he increases strength. Isaiah 40:29 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our youth stumble and fall; their might and strength starts getting small. ‘Everlasting’, our God stands … Continue reading →

Seek the Lord and his strength;     seek his presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, God has proven Himself in the past; time to stop feeling sad and downcast. On the Cross let our burdens be cast; … Continue reading →

O Lord, you are my God;     I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things,     plans formed of old, faithful and sure. Isaiah 25:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, see the moon blush and … Continue reading →

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharisees lived by a false, empty code; did not try help people carry life’s load. Then we … Continue reading →

Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 1 Peter 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, some people hate the ‘Christian’ ’name’; for all world’s wrongs we get … Continue reading →

“Behold, my servant whom I have chosen,     my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him,     and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.” Matthew 12:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, some crave … Continue reading →

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, old Job found out sin can devour; takes home and … Continue reading →

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…, if we disagree do so in love; strive for unity like … Continue reading →

But now, O Lord, you are our Father;     we are the clay, and you are our potter;     we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, bundle up our sins and burn them like … Continue reading →

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship Romans 12:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, our world is full … Continue reading →

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” Matthew 10:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, to a rough world we have been sent; ‘sheep’ among ‘wolves’ … Continue reading →

13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV Dear friends and family…, lies sound so nice, easily lure; cause us to … Continue reading →

The king gives stability to the land by justice.                                                                … Continue reading →

Reflections: 35 Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 ESV … Continue reading →

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 Dear friends and family…, mean people get caught in traps, ‘thorns and snares’; but God’s kind-hearted stay cautious and cares. Come to the … Continue reading →

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, the world tries to take our love … Continue reading →

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, tempted to turn back when doubts try invade; ‘hold fast’ to promises our God has made. … Continue reading →

“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.” Isaiah 26:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Rock of Ages” sing this song; our “God is love”, fortress strong. Jesus makes us feel belong; died on the … Continue reading →

For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘heavenly’ home is where we long to go; but jobs “well done” God still wants us to show. On the cruel Cross we saw … Continue reading →

Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we feel unlovely, last, lost and … Continue reading →

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Dear friends and … Continue reading →

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, long time ago was, “coming of the Light”; reached out to those caught in ‘darkness’ of night. Cross was battle-ground … Continue reading →