13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:13-14 ESV Dear friends and family…, brave night-watch shepherds … Continue reading →

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah promised a great … Continue reading →

14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, when weary with bad news and feeling alone; God gives us a “sign” … Continue reading →

2     Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Psalm 100:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, David sings loudly the “LORD” is supreme; He made all peoples and sheep by the stream. Christ never made a complaint or harsh scream; … Continue reading →

10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! 1 Chronicles 16:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Ark was brought home to Jerus’lem at last; David danced ‘dizzy’ to loud trumpet blast. Christ on the Cross … Continue reading →

47 Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy! Psalm 47:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s coming a day when Jesus will reign; over the earth and the sea, sky and plain. Jesus’ Cross started … Continue reading →

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 was troubled by sin all around; but by … Continue reading →

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, some days we may feel there’s … Continue reading →

35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 ESV. Dear friends and family…, though Jesus knew He soon would be betrayed; He then commanded that “love” be ‘first … Continue reading →

17 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…, since we’re a “new man” we have a new song; … Continue reading →

21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” John 14:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, Father God’s love … Continue reading →

6 Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! Psalm 95:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Lord” is “our Maker” and we are His “sheep”; He guides and helps us in work, rest or sleep. The … Continue reading →

15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, what we do shows people Who we believe; we follow Christ who we don’t want … Continue reading →

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…, “wilderness” wand’rings and “warfare” will end; “comfort”, and courage on us God … Continue reading →

13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, teachers and prophets and those folks who heal; do serve God and have great public appeal. … Continue reading →

11 but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. Psalm 147:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, horses have strength and runner’s legs stride; but God delights more in meekness not pride. See how the … Continue reading →

23 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 and tested in lonely hours; faith nearly dries up like wilted flowers. Alone Jesus faced wild … Continue reading →

15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3:15 ESV … Continue reading →

6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Moses tells his mob to … Continue reading →

31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, “eagle” mounts up to the … Continue reading →

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says that “in Christ” we … Continue reading →

14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, Matthew 6:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to “forgive” those who sin against us; time to think ourselves are not that righteous.  Oh. what a … Continue reading →

2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, Psalm 119:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, when “heart” faith felt weak and losing desire; David clung to God’s Word, ‘down to the wire’. Suff’rings of Jesus were painful … Continue reading →

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, the sun may change in its shadow … Continue reading →

7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jerusalem church was in a great need; Paul asked the Corinth church … Continue reading →

107 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 107: 1 ESV Dear friends and family…, wilderness wand’rings and can’t find our way; lost out at sea or life’s not okay. Our God is “Boss”, … Continue reading →

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV Dear friends and family…, troubles we face may be tough as can be; yet Paul says … Continue reading →

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, valleys and mountains won’t hinder God’s care; whatever troubles we have … Continue reading →

25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul wrote to church folks how to avoid sin; know Jesus’ precious blood cleansed us within. God’s Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make … Continue reading →