7 The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7 Dear friends and family…, Nahum’s ‘burden’ had some good news; God’s people would win and not lose. Calvary Cross Jesus did … Continue reading →

16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 1 Peter 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, to suffer as Christians let’s not feel shame; for we give God glory and His … 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 →

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 →

6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we won’t work hard at thanks, love and prayer; our daily words mismatch truth, … Continue reading →

6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, focus on ‘flesh’ is where sinners begin; ‘mind on the Spirit’ gives … 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…, some thought that Paul’s “bark was worse than his bite”; but he stood … 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…, the boy’s father had doubts of God’s power; so, he begged Jesus, “Help me this hour!” Cross is our … 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…, brave David escaped from bad king Achish; to praise God ‘at all times’ was David’s wish. Jesus, the ‘Lamb … Continue reading →

16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus, ‘great High Priest’ sits on Heaven’s … Continue reading →

13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, we can decide what’s “around the next curve”; by doing … Continue reading →

37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39 ESV … Continue reading →

4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. Psalms 27:4 … Continue reading →

31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamour 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 →

15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’ve been wronged and “copped some flack”; still try do good and … Continue reading →

“Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s ‘pursue peace’ and ‘holiness’; for it ‘yields’ fruit of ‘righteousness’. The ‘Prince of Peace’ showed … Continue reading →

6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, best way to do … Continue reading →

34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus gave new standards for us to do; go love each … Continue reading →

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s sing one of … Continue reading →

1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalms 1:1-2 ESV … Continue reading →

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, we’re not ‘deceived’ by this world’s “bag … Continue reading →

3 Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do his just commands; seek righteousness; seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the anger of the Lord. Zephaniah 2:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, the old prophet said ‘seek’ … Continue reading →

8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make … Continue reading →

38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” John 7:38 ESV Dear friends and family…, on the ‘great day’ of the ‘seven-day feast’; Jesus invites all the last, lost and least. “Trust … Continue reading →

2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, our troubles and struggles seem so feather-light; for God’s ‘weight of glory’ exceeds … Continue reading →

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. Romans 10:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, some try mistreat us and think we’re … Continue reading →

16 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.” Exodus 20:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, people tell lies to hurt, trick and to harm; they try to break God’s peace and disturb calm. ‘…Pierced my hands and my feet’ … Continue reading →

17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, when Moses talked to God off came the veil; love, light and ‘freedom’ poured out on large scale. … Continue reading →

121 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalms 121:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, old Miss Cavanaugh, come sing us your song; tell all us young … Continue reading →