4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 1 Corinthians 13:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, Church folks at Corinth were not a good team; their leaders left out true “love” it would seem. Boasting and … Continue reading →

10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Sometimes in life we’ve walked through the wrong “door”’; instead of joy we … Continue reading →

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, John writes three steps to break power of sin; “confess” our wrongs … Continue reading →

2 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus tells followers, “Love as I love;” don’t compete or compare, nor push or shove. “Love like my Father’s … Continue reading →

11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:11 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hear the sad song of King David’s lament; he suffers shame and his strength nearly spent. David … Continue reading →

8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Matthew 7:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, Common folks heard Jesus talk about prayer; God gives good gifts if … Continue reading →

16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 1 John 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘true love’ is shown when we ‘lay our life down;’ … Continue reading →

34 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! 1 Chronicles 16:34 ESV Dear friends and family…, David praised God as He always was there; helped them gain “Promised Land” with tender care. Jesus … Continue reading →

11 He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, When we … Continue reading →

3 And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Isaiah 60:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Out from Mount Zion where God’s temple stands; light of the Gospel went out to all lands. Once … Continue reading →

5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul … Continue reading →

26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, Israel … Continue reading →

9 So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, Hebrews 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Six days of each week, we face the faith test; work and “walk by faith,” and seventh day rest. Then through … Continue reading →

3 And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Daniel says troubles will come by the ton; … Continue reading →

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…, when we feel our future can’t be controlled; hear what the Lord to his … Continue reading →

13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. James 3:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, James, the Lord’s brother, shows how to be “wise;” “meekness,” “good conduct,” each day … Continue reading →

18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. Ephesians 2:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, If we want ‘peace’ to flow ‘like a river;’ ask the Lord Jesus to come and deliver. Christ is our world’s mighty, mercy-giver; … Continue reading →

23 And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Always have faith,” Jesus told the sad man; “Sick son will be healed, trust God that He can.” Dad … 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…, When we’re not honest with small, homely … Continue reading →

5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, Philippians 2:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul pleas with Philippi church “have same mind;” Be like Lord Jesus, we’re brothers in kind.” For our salvation with Christ’s blood … Continue reading →

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus speaks from mountain in Galilee; “God gives me now His full … Continue reading →

28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, We are one family, we are all one; … Continue reading →

2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

18 “You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes.” Deuteronomy 11:18 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah comforts the exiles’ return; God gives back their lands, with loving concern. Though “flowers” fade and “grass” … Continue reading →

19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was in prison, when God met his need; gift from the church folks gave him hope … Continue reading →

3 From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! Psalm 113:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, At all the great Feasts this song was first sung; praise to “the Lord” sang from everyone’s tongue. … Continue reading →

15 but in your hearts honour 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 →

14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, David faced troubles and still stayed “strong;” “waiting” and watching and sang shepherd song. Lord Jesus, “Holy One,” died … Continue reading →