19 We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, on Isle of Patmos John knew God was near; there he was banished for more than a year. Through Christ’s death shame will no longer … Continue reading →

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…, Israel needy and weak as worm; helpless, without hope, … Continue reading →

6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was in prison yet told folks to pray; whatever troubles God … Continue reading →

11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, God has “created all” sky, sea and … Continue reading →

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 →

5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, Romans 15:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to stay strong and give “hope” to the weak; ‘ministry pressures’ … Continue reading →

7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, our “words” and our … Continue reading →

15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, Timothy, young worker, had lots of doubts; … Continue reading →

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, All the world should shout and burst out with “praise”; once they know God guides them all of … Continue reading →

17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we’re burdened with a ‘broken heart’; bruised and unwanted and falling apart. Come to the Cross and see spear like a dart; pierce … Continue reading →

12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, when folks don’t like us, we soon get bad thoughts; come the next morning we ‘feel out or sorts’. … Continue reading →

9 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…, Paul’s Jewish folks thought keep “law” was enough; Paul … Continue reading →

16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, Ephesians 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, “width, depth and length and height” of seven seas; they’re one God’s … Continue reading →

Reflections: 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 1 Peter 5:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, apostle Peter gave up his proud ways; humbled himself so God blessed … Continue reading →

105 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Psalm 105:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, in his life David had ‘up-and-down’ past; yet God stayed faithful and held to him fast. Why then … Continue reading →

28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, in times of suff’ring and sadness and pain; comfort of God’s … Continue reading →

5 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. Ephesians 5:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, children will copy and love all they can; mum and dad, aunty and uncle or gran. Jesus came down to earth with a great plan; … Continue reading →

12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, trials and temptings … Continue reading →

11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our friends don’t get God’s “love” from us; we don’t talk to them or ride in their bus. … Continue reading →

13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Christ now exalted above ev’ry name; both Jew and Gentile are treated the same. For ev’ry nation … Continue reading →

18 Draw near to my soul, redeem me; ransom me because of my enemies! Psalm 69:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, David did good but still had “enemies”; though they spread rumours still prayed on his knees. Hear Jesus pray among … Continue reading →

6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, cranky at God and not wanting to please; thoughts of the “flesh” … Continue reading →

4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, the “fool” won’t trust God and follow His Way; their heart is stubborn and use rough words each day.  Jesus … Continue reading →

3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 2 Peter 1:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Christ’s “divine power” is all … Continue reading →

19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah Psalm 69:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, for four hundred years the Hebrews were slaves; then their God turns up, and rescues and saves. On the Cross God’s … Continue reading →

But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, our … Continue reading →

24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. Proverbs 23:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, what makes a son turn from foolish to “wise”? When he does all things, … Continue reading →

13 As a father shows compassion to his children,     so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. Psalm 103:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, God sees how hard we earn ‘our daily crust’; shows us great mercy as we’re made of “dust”. For … Continue reading →