17 Iron sharpens iron,     and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘straight talk’ will help us be happy and wise; such folks love us and feel free to advise. Jesus preached plainly without any lies; nailed … 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…, “He who is in us” helps us come what … Continue reading →

13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13-14 Dear friends and family…, let’s “praise” … Continue reading →

11 Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God. 3 John 1:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, people do evil because of ‘blindness’; they fail to see God and His great … Continue reading →

7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, “faith” and “hope” we seem to all recommend; but it is “love” that “endures” to the end. Jesus became known … Continue reading →

7 Be not wise in your own eyes;     fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon’s wisdom was still not enough; to rule his kingdom when times got too tough. Jesus knew our sins … Continue reading →

13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’re called ‘Christians’ we have Christ’s surname; though some don’t like it we’ll never feel shame. That’s because Jesus took … Continue reading →

10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, when folks accuse us that we … Continue reading →

6 “Seek the Lord while he may be found;     call upon him while he is near; 7 let the wicked forsake his way,     and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,     and to our … Continue reading →

5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, from slaves in Egypt to blessed “Promised Land”; Moses told His mob “Come ‘sing in … Continue reading →

6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, we want to be free of falsehood and lies; and friends who aren’t friends but treat us unwise. Then Jesus’ true “love” came … Continue reading →

10 “Be still, and know that I am God.     I will be exalted among the nations,     I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, David’s heart did not sink down in despair; He knew His … Continue reading →

2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 ESV Dear friends and people…, when “old man” self wants to keep on sinning; we end up hurting, yes, everything. “King of the … Continue reading →

12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, hopeful and patient and prayerful each day; Apostle Paul asks us always to stay. When troubles came our Lord said, “I’m okay”; in cruel … Continue reading →

10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much Luke 16:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, “dishonest” manager fell to his knees; got … Continue reading →

30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,     but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 13:30 ESV Dear friends and family…, beauty’s skin deep and a smile can deceive; but godly woman, the sunshine won’t leave. God first … 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 →

20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, when there’s a wrong that a friend causes you; talk to them and maybe bring others too. Jesus shed His … 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…, through daily struggles our faith will survive; let’s then keep busy ‘like bees in a hive’. For … Continue reading →

23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. Luke 9:23-24 … Continue reading →

Reflections: 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…, though Paul was in chains, great “joy” he did … Continue reading →

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will sayto the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family… weapons of warfare made David … Continue reading →

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…, once we did wrong and became ‘slaves in chain’; we found no freedom so we sinned again. … Continue reading →

24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Good Samaritan” shows love for “neighbour”; pours oil on his wounds, then soothes pains … Continue reading →

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, when folks do us wrong let’s not try “payback”; even when it’s a ‘full-on’ faith attack. “Father forgive them…there’s much that they … Continue reading →

2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s “not be anxious about anything”; tell God your troubles for He reigns as King. Same … Continue reading →

16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Christ sends us out as strong, sturdy “sheep”; “harmless” as doves and wise … Continue reading →

13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was “content” in life’s ‘highs’ and its ‘lows’; good times and bad times whatever life throws. Jesus obeyed God and that’s what He … Continue reading →

42 As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. Psalm 42:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, when teased and taunted by our enemies; and God seems to not hear our prayerful tears. Then to … Continue reading →