Dear friends and family…, when Job had great loss, he bowed down in prayer; and thanked and blessed God that life was once there. Before His Cross Jesus prayed ‘gainst despair; so, God sent angels to love, share and care. … Continue reading
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, some see us just as old rough lumps of clay; but we have a beauty that … Continue reading
31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading
14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. John 13:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus the “Teacher” now washes feet clean; showing a servant love, kind, tender, keen. The … 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…, sometimes forget the Lord’s last command; “Go preach my gospel to every land.” God’s “good news” starts when … Continue reading
12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, if we stay … Continue reading
13 As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. Isaiah 66:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we go through pain and want to give up; think of our Lord’s love and His … 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…, David carried sins many days and nights; but knew that in truth … Continue reading
2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, however hard our life may be; we know our God looks after me. The Cross cruelty on Calv’ry tree; saved us … Continue reading
23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:24-25 ESV Dear friends and family…, it is the “Lord Christ” … Continue reading
2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. John 15:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our words and life fail to “bear … Continue reading
26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 14:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus told his friends, “I … Continue reading
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we trip in the darkness of night; small and large stumbling blocks kept from our sight. Jesus saw … 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…, love keeps no record of wrongs we have done; but forgives through love from God’s only Son. Curse of … Continue reading
10 For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, worldly “grief” is sad when it won’t repent; they die not knowing forgiveness was sent. Jesus, God’s … 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…, world makes it easy to … Continue reading
14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrew 12:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we get weary of running the race; check if God’s “peace” and His “holiness” lack. Jesus died … Continue reading
38 give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading
9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, Philippians 1:9-10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul’s … 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…, by faith we rose with Christ in times gone past; we … Continue reading
22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks … Continue reading
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon, tell me, “Does wisdom stand still?” “No, my son it grows in doing God’s will.” God’s … Continue reading
3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, rivers of faith flow through seasons of dry; each other’s prayers we depend on, rely; See how our Saviour … Continue reading
17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, talking helps sharpen and shape what we think; so that life’s boat does not capsize and sink. At the Lord’s Supper there’s good food and … Continue reading
19 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Psalm 19:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s beauty and “glory” of “sun”, “earth” and “sky”; power and strength shown by our God Most High. Then God … Continue reading
3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon tried to make worship worthwhile; people who praise need a cleaned-up profile. Jesus our Saviour went ‘the extra mile’; died in … Continue reading
19 Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, the Hebrews were slaves … 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…, what do we do when we fail to do right? We’re left so empty with lost zeal and might. Let’s reflect … Continue reading
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, pressures of life can sometimes feel severe; we … Continue reading
2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Ephesians 4:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to have “patience” with some of our mob; try to train them but can’t ‘stick’ at their job. The proud Pharisees shed no … Continue reading