20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, we become like those whose friendship we keep; some make us “wise” and with some ‘we lose sleep’. … Continue reading →

25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, see the great “athlete” train hard and prepare; he hopes that one day he’ll win … Continue reading →

4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we get sad for the wrong things we do; we search for steps to repent and stay true. Track ‘trail of tears’ … Continue reading →

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the … Continue reading →

2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, easy we slip as we walk life’s rough road; hard to cope with the world’s tough, street-smart code. Come to the Cross where Christ … Continue reading →

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, trials and tests come to make us mature; asking God’s “wisdom” will … 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…, Pharisees were seen as self-centred liars; never did “hunger” for what God requires. As Jesus prays “drops of blood” then perspires; … 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…, sometimes our home folks don’t show love for us; easy … Continue reading →

45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and … Continue reading →

Reflections: 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, two “good” … Continue reading →

3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, no man or angel takes our faith away; “in Christ” 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…, our “love” for “Lord…God” must stay in our “heart”; share His Word daily so they … Continue reading →

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…, through dark, sleepless nights with heart full of … Continue reading →

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, wrong words and actions can leave a dark stain; best to repent … Continue reading →

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s go meet Jesus on mountain so high; hear his last words as … 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…, sometimes in suff’ring we feel out … 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 ESV Dear friends and family…, God … Continue reading →

7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we ask “why” and won’t really try; we can help ‘heaps’ but think ‘our well is dry’. … Continue reading →

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we just run with a rough, worldly view; soon we find wrong things … Continue reading →

24 But let justice roll down like waters,     and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, what will the “day of the Lord” be to us? “Will it be darkness or light”? says Amos. Bring all … Continue reading →

11 The greatest among you shall be your servant. Matthew 23:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, righteousness, learning they sought to showcase; selfish, proud Pharisees wanted ‘first place’. Jesus served His mob with love and “great grace”; died on the Cross … Continue reading →

2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Ephesians 4:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul an old preacher has put Jesus first; long time ago all his ‘pride bubbles’ burst. Come to the Cross and see humble Christ … 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 →

20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes it’s hard to heal faults with a friend; their points of view they will strongly defend. Come and let’s … Continue reading →

23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, “wages” and “sin” and “death” work as a team; like floodwaters hurt … Continue reading →

60 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, “pillar of cloud” by day, “fire” by night; led all the Hebrews to future that’s bright. Jesus our Saviour … Continue reading →

22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 ESV Dear friends and family…, David had close friend who turned against him; through these ‘rough waters’ God helped … Continue reading →

6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, what we give is never wasted or lost; though at times it looks that … 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…, ‘lockdowns’ and ‘masks’ sometimes make us “anxious”; we don’t feel free and … Continue reading →