32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says our bad thoughts and ‘dark deeds’ must cease; Spirit in us should show joy, hope and peace. Sin chained … Continue reading
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, John says that God’s “light” shows clearly our sin; time then to … Continue reading
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139: 23-24 ESV Dear friends and family… David’s God knows … Continue reading
3 And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Dan’el asked folks to stay righteous and “wise”; … Continue reading
20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. Jude 1:20-21 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading
31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, Roman church suffered and felt they may fall; trust “God is for us” said preacher man … Continue reading
12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, John 1:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, one of the saddest things we’ve ever heard; hometown folks did not “receive” Jesus’ Word. But … Continue reading
9 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…, “God the Warrior” will fight for the Jews; all their enemies will soon surely lose. On the Cross Jesus … Continue reading
16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, writer of “Hebrews” makes closing remark; always share “good news” though future looks stark. “Forgiveness” fire … Continue reading
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus went down to the Jordan River; John yelled out, “Jesus is … Continue reading
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 1 Peter 3:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s eye will see … Continue reading
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Nicodemus came to Jesus “by night”; “You are God’s teacher, with miracle … Continue reading
20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for … Continue reading
5 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Ephesus church much let sin’s “darkness” go; God they must … Continue reading
21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus fulfilled all God’s holy demands; preaching and teaching across … Continue reading
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:43-34 ESV Dear friends and family…, hear Jesus preach to the crowd … Continue reading
10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says when we serve our love must be true; love like a brother and show “honour” too. Role model we know … Continue reading
14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, “strengthen” ourselves and keep ‘running the race’; things can turn sour and slow down our pace. Lord Jesus … Continue reading
13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says the “new man” must walk a new way; … Continue reading
25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together. 27 Now you are the body of Christ … Continue reading
18 Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. Micah 7:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, God loves His … Continue reading
10 For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. Hebrews 6:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, God sees the work we do from … Continue reading
9 And he said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Mark 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus told story of four types of soil; trodden path and rocks, then thorns and dirt ‘royal’. Through town and country Lord … Continue reading
12 What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? Matthew 18:12 ESV Dear … Continue reading
25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. Mark 3:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, scribes said to Jesus his work was not real; casting our demons has devilish ‘feel’. But there … Continue reading
15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Luke 12:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus tells story of rich, selfish “fool”; … Continue reading
33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. Mark 13:33 ESV Dear friends and family…, when fig tree sprout leaves, we know summer’s near; same for more troubles, soon Christ will appear. First time … Continue reading
7 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we speak harsh words and … Continue reading
7 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we speak harsh words and … Continue reading
18 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. Luke 18:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, see how the widow persists in her need; asking the cruel judge to do her good … Continue reading