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…, sometimes it’s hard to keep running life’s … 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…, Mount Zion’s people shall reflect God’s light; soon all the “nations” with God will get right. It came … Continue reading →

35 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. Mark 8:35 ESV Dear friends and family…, following Jesus will come at great cost; folks who were once friends … Continue reading →

8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, there is a love that will never let go; it’s God’s “in spite of” love that we should show. … Continue reading →

9 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. Psalm 9:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, David recalled one great vict’ry God gave; when faced Goliath, God helped him be brave. After the … Continue reading →

12 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was saved from the enemy’s hand; so, sang this song that the Lord’s help is grand. Christ in … Continue reading →

5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, Philippians 2:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, our mind will tend to be selfish and wild; but theirs one man who is humble and mild. His name is “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 tohis own glory and excellence, 2 Peter 1:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, we were lost people with … Continue reading →

15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s a great, tough job God wants us to do; “go” and “tell” others that “Jesus loves you”. … Continue reading →

22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV Dear friends and family…, Old Jeremiah put out his great plea; “steadfast love…mercies” will soon set … Continue reading →

5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul’s in for the battle and win the war; “ev’ry thought captive” and … Continue reading →

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Psalm 32:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, King David at last confessed his great sin; his joy came back strong … Continue reading →

19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; James 1:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, when facing “trials” we can become bleak; wanting and worry we waste away weak. Turn to our Saviour … Continue reading →

37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as … Continue reading →

9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul lived what he preached, then found God’s sweet “peace”; good habits formed … Continue reading →

5 For his anger is but for a moment, and his favour is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was sick and he knew reason why; … Continue reading →

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mathew 5:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, our tests and trials seem troubles at first; our faith gets shaken, we feel it may burst. Think … Continue reading →

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, how do we become the “sons of God” strong; love those that hurt us, pay back good with wrong. “Father forgive them”, this was … Continue reading →

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we wonder why some folks are mean; rough words and actions show their hearts aren’t clean. Cross was the cruellest sin world’s ever … Continue reading →

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, see all the people sit on mountainside; they want to stay cleansed from great sins like pride. Hearing God’s Word is … Continue reading →

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, the “meek” stay humble, won’t worry or fret; faithfully waiting for land they will get. Country ‘round Calv’ry was greatest land yet; there Christ died … Continue reading →

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, gone through some sadness that’s deep as the sea; feel lost and lonely and long for mercy. Come to the Cross where folks show … Continue reading →

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, prophets of old were not selfish but meek; God was their joy and hope when they felt weak. Love still flowed freely … Continue reading →

4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed Psalm 34:4-5 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was caught in the Philistine trap; … Continue reading →

26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes to … 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…, “broad road” to bad life is a stubborn mind; push and pull people and cast them behind. “Narrow” the way … Continue reading →

24 Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! Psalm 31:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, when life gets weary and our hope faints; time to “take courage” against world’s complaints. Let Calv’ry blood flow … 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…, Samaritan woman, no need to … Continue reading →

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 →