Reflections: 1. My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2. He is the propitiation for … Continue reading →

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21 ESV. Dear friends and family…sometimes we’re cheated, and lied to and mocked; those harsh words and bad deeds have shook us and shocked. Look to the Cross where … Continue reading →

“As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him,” Titus 3:10 ESV Dear friends and family…., false teachers will try trick and deceive; after two warnings ask … Continue reading →

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Dear friends and family…, when doubts and distress desire to stay; “show them ‘The Door’” and tell … Continue reading →

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, come “doubting Thomas”, “twin” truths discuss; Jesus is God and God is Jesus. Fear not the future, nor faint nor … Continue reading →

but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin,[a]it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, Philippians 1:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s love God more than our “new toy”’; He loved us first as girl and boy. Calv’ry Cross was His greatest ploy; our … Continue reading →

As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. Isaiah 66:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, once we dandled on mother’s knees; cool hands felt like soft, summer breeze. There is a … Continue reading →

“For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.” Romans 1:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, we heard the temple curtain was rent; top to bottom, one hundred percent. That is … Continue reading →

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 1 Peter 4:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, as speakers, servants and singers of song; sometimes we feel like we just don’t … Continue reading →

because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we sin and suffer great fall; there’s a … Continue reading →

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, when our dreams and plans to some seem odd; we wonder how best to serve our God. Jesus, ‘Good Shepherd, rough roads … Continue reading →

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, effects of sin cuts as sharp as a knife; one that brings … Continue reading →

pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, through strife and stress we can suffer so much; then is the time to pray for help as such. Jesus would never at straws try to clutch; daily, before … Continue reading →

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we’re drowsy, want to give up; feel weak, all alone like a lost pup. The Saviour stood firm, drank the last cup; … Continue reading →

looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 ESV … Continue reading →

“Worthy are you, our Lord and God,     to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things,     and by your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s a beautiful, crystal glass … Continue reading →

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Dear friends and family…, our world system will hate … Continue reading →

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, sad and so sorry for things that’s gone wrong; weeping and grieving, pain seems to prolong. Cross gives great comfort when we don’t … Continue reading →

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, we’re easy prey to wolves, lions and bears; they sneak around and take not what is theirs. ‘I … Continue reading →

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 ESV. Dear friends and family…, high ANZAC mountains, dark Dardanelles sea; soldiers and sailors showed great bravery. ‘Lest we forget’ there’s a bigger story; in our … Continue reading →

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…,let’s all give ‘thanks’ for what ‘Jesus’ has done; … Continue reading →

Clap your hands, all peoples!     Shout to God with loud songs of joy! Psalms 47:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, grab tambourines and give them a twirl; Pharaoh’s army sunk in Red Sea swirl. Paid the ‘great price’ of a … Continue reading →

they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn,     that he has done it. Psalms 22:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, no-one thought Jesus would rise from the dead; most of His close friends just gave up … 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: … Continue reading →

For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Joel and Peter and Paul got it right; call on the Lord and He’ll work things all right. On the Cross … Continue reading →

When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 ESV Dear friends and family…, hear the “sixth word” from Calv’ry Cross; when storm winds blow … Continue reading →

And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s … Continue reading →

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…, worldly love seems soft, smooth and nice; Godly … Continue reading →