21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, Joseph knew Mary would soon be mother; planned to stop marriage and humbly leave … Continue reading →

3 So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation. Genesis 2:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, God planned the “seventh day”, to be our … Continue reading →

14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. John 13:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, One would betray and another deny; others would run away and not stay nigh. Yet … Continue reading →

18 “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. … 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…, Speak Zechariah, of “Day of the Lord”; Jesus will rule and be honoured, adored. At the Cross he chose … Continue reading →

11 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 42:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, Korah and fam’ly … Continue reading →

4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, John says though false prophets get strong support; we … Continue reading →

43 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

25 “Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? … Continue reading →

6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was in prison and still he had “hope”; and … Continue reading →

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. … Continue reading →

12 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…, Paul says we can live and … Continue reading →

14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, Habakkuk shares all his nation’s sad woes; drunkard and proud folks and violent man … Continue reading →

11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, “faith” is to be ‘sure’ of things yet unseen; and makes our “hope” and “love” stay strong and keen. … Continue reading →

38 saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke 19:38 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jerusalem folks, “blessed” Jesus as “King”; for “mighty works” and his godly teaching. Pharisees told … Continue reading →

2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. Isaiah 9:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah prophesied “great light” once more; “Mighty God” coming … Continue reading →

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalm 34:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was saved from the Philistine camp; no-where to run to, yet held his ‘faith lamp’. Jesus was whipped, … Continue reading →

7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 1 Corinthians 3:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul started new church in Corinth town first; next was Apollos who quenched lots of … Continue reading →

14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, John not forgot courage gained through more prayer; alone on the island … Continue reading →

25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. Romans 3:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, Whether we’re old, or young life … Continue reading →

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. Psalm 16:9-10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Now he’s forgiven, David found new joy; … Continue reading →

33 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 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus told “disciples”, always believe; then God’s great “peace” … Continue reading →

20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. John 16:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus’ disciples were told they would “weep”; the road … Continue reading →

13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus tells disciples, “Come love me much more”; when they did that, they found loving’s no chore. Next … Continue reading →

43 Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits. Matthew 21:43 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Chief Priests and Pharisees”, future’s not good; their trust in God did not … Continue reading →

13 He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it a den of robbers.” Matthew 21:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus our Saviour comes marching to town; cleanses the temple with whip … Continue reading →

37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! Matthew 23:37 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

5 “Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’” Matthew 21:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Matthew begins the start … Continue reading →

13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Sometimes we forget that our “God is Love”; by his … Continue reading →

13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, like fragrant flower shoots up from the ground; Paul knew in “all things” his life would abound. Whether there’s plenty or food can’t be … Continue reading →