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Category Archives: Daily Reflections

Daily reflections on the Cross, by Pastor Keith

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Finish the “faith” race we run

Posted on 14 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

25 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…, Isaiah knows what great things God has … Continue reading →

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Rejoice at all times

Posted on 13 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was in prison and wants us to know; “rejoice” in Jesus when there’s no ‘fair go.’ Jesus was patient and used prayer … Continue reading →

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Come let’s stay steadfast

Posted on 12 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, When there’s no true peace in world around us; Paul says encourage our “faith” in Jesus. He’s coming … Continue reading →

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Let’s invite lost folks

Posted on 12 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, When there’s no true peace in world around us; Paul says encourage our “faith” in Jesus. He’s coming … Continue reading →

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“True” love

Posted on 11 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul asked the church folks to have right desire; that was have ‘true’ love in their life entire. Jesus “the Truth,” showed … Continue reading →

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A voice cries

Posted on 10 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

3 A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Babylon exiles were told the ‘best news;’ God would return and free … Continue reading →

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His grace will amaze

Posted on 9 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! Psalm 139:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, in a great mixture of wisdom and praise; David asks God to bless him all his days. On the … Continue reading →

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Christ’s good heart

Posted on 8 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, Meek little lamb is so gentle and … Continue reading →

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Our “strength” and “shield”

Posted on 7 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Psalm 28:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, David rejoiced that God answered his prayer; the wicked … Continue reading →

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“Fear not”

Posted on 6 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

13 For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Though lots of enemies seemed all around; Isaiah stood … Continue reading →

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Let not my “steps” stray

Posted on 5 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon asked the Lord, to guide “his way;” as king he wanted good wisdom each day. Alone in the Garden we hear God’s … Continue reading →

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“Victory is mine”

Posted on 2 November 2025 by Keith Truscott

37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul knows God’s love will support him always; through all life’s troubles God’s presence still stays. On ‘old, rugged Cross’ … Continue reading →

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Let’s have Paul’s faith

Posted on 31 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

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 →

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Let’s joy in Jesus

Posted on 30 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

5 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul writes to Rome church to say we have “peace;” for faith in Jesus has given … Continue reading →

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“Peace of God” then will flow

Posted on 29 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

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“Eternal” blessings are ours

Posted on 28 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

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Faith sweet, strong, and pure

Posted on 27 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. James 5:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hard times and troubles, James says we can cure; take time to pray and trust God and endure. And … Continue reading →

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“Yours and not my will…

Posted on 26 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

24 Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! Psalm 31:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, David felt cut off from fam’ly and friends; wonders if in this town loneliness ends. Then he trusts God … Continue reading →

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Wear all God’s armour”

Posted on 25 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was in prison, saw what soldiers wear; strong body armour that’s made for warfare. … Continue reading →

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“I am the Way, Truth and Life”

Posted on 24 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Sometimes like Thomas, we fail to believe; doubts come and so soon our faith … Continue reading →

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Go and work as a team

Posted on 23 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus wants us go and work … Continue reading →

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Be cleansed of dark sins

Posted on 22 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, David prayed that his “heart” would be made “right;” be cleansed of dark sins, that he would see light. Jesus died … Continue reading →

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Do the job God gives

Posted on 21 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

12 And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, O mighty man of valour.” Judges 6:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Come Gideon don’t you lack faith today; do what God says and go do it straightway.” … Continue reading →

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God’s help let’s request

Posted on 20 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

127 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. Psalm 127:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon knew trusting God is the best; then building “house,” home … Continue reading →

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When we do wrong

Posted on 19 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, David asked God to “create” him anew; like when earth first formed and skies were made blue. Thief on the … Continue reading →

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Paul’s “joy” was ‘sky high’

Posted on 18 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, Philippians 1:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul started local church in Philippi; friends and good times there he could not deny. Even in prison his “joy” was ‘sky high;’ for … Continue reading →

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“Eternal life”

Posted on 16 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

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…, The Jews wanted more of Christ’s daily bread; “greater than … Continue reading →

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Let’s live “righteous”

Posted on 14 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed beginning and ending in faith, as it is written, “The one who by faith is righteous shall live.” Romans 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says Christ’s “gospel” helps those who will seek; … Continue reading →

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“Riches of grace”

Posted on 13 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, Ephesians 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul wrote that Christians are not to lose heart; Calvary Cross truly set us apart. “Riches of … Continue reading →

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Jesus is “my shield” and wall

Posted on 12 October 2025 by Keith Truscott

2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, David praised God he escaped from King Saul; sang God is “my … Continue reading →

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