17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, sin says we’re ‘guilty’ and we are to blame; “faith” in Lord Jesus’ … Continue reading
11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, God is still training us to be … Continue reading
24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. John 5:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we lack power to … 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…, “law of the harvest” is ‘reap what we sow’; use lots of … Continue reading
5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah’s people had seen “a great light”; brought them new power and “darkness” came bright. This was God’s dear Son … Continue reading
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, daily we know just how wicked we are; thoughts wander, eyes drift with cruel words we spar. Quickly rush back and see Jesus’ Cross … Continue reading
16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. James 5:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Elijah started a strong, saintly trend; … Continue reading
40 You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Luke 12:40 ESV Dear friends and family…, weary and worried, we can lose concern; our gentle, caring ways can become stern. On the … Continue reading
10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Romans 10:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, “confess” with the “mouth” is first step of “saved”; then change our “heart” to how … 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…, seamen are safe in the hands of the Lord; ship’s captain won’t cry out “man overboard!”. For us, faced … Continue reading
3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, Philippians 1:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul prays with “joy” for the Philippi mob; thanking His God they’ve kept up their “faith” job. The Cross of Jesus had made their … Continue reading
6 And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it. 2 John 1:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, if we want our … Continue reading
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so thatthey may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, we are Light-bearers to folks all around; for … Continue reading
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, when “old” worldly ways try … Continue reading
18 Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. Micah 7:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, God will care … 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…, we have a “Father” who loves us each day; and when we wrong Him, He won’t walk away. “Father … Continue reading
2 “There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hannah was teased and mocked and felt despair; then in time she found God … Continue reading
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 ESV Dear … Continue reading
18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 1 John 4:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, we’re not mature when we doubt, … Continue reading
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 ESV Dear friends and family…, when our “hearts” “troubled” … Continue reading
8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah served God from a grateful heart; … 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…, the greatest thing that God has done; is freely giving us His Son. When wrongly charged, Christ … Continue reading
14 if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 … Continue reading
6 whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. 1 John 2:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, we think we know Him since Sunday School days; but time has shown some have refused His … Continue reading
13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those … Continue reading
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. John 15:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, Christ wants to moves us … Continue reading
2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our “burdens” are hard to express; silently suffer as our strength gets less. So, God sent His Son to Calv’ry address; died for … Continue reading
3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Psalm 8:3-4 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading
21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. Proverbs 19:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, it’s good to have plans for each day and week; but it’s ‘more better’ God’s … 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 family…, … Continue reading