19 When the cares of my heart are many,     your consolations cheer my soul. Psalms 94:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘singer of Israel’ prays for great calm; come storms of life he still sings his sweet psalm.  Then comes ‘the … 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…, Paul is convinced that ‘God is able…’; to put good food onto … Continue reading →

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, near the lake Christ preached beyond just street- smart; we ‘see God’ if we don’t “duck, dive or dart”. God’s ‘only Son’ offers world … Continue reading →

9 And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day the Lord will be one and his name one. Zechariah 14:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Zechariah sees ‘Your kingdom come’; when Jerusalem no more be glum. Calvary love reached many, not some; to sin … Continue reading →

10 “I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.” Jeremiah 17:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jeremiah weeps for his mob’s bad ‘deeds’; deserts dry up … Continue reading →

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, plea for God’s mercy when we’ve done great wrong; then like King David let’s repent in song. “Ten thousand reasons” … Continue reading →

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness     will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘faith, hope, love’ let’s “bring to the boil”; these good things are worth “sweat and toil”. Christ’ blood fell on Calvary soil; washed us … Continue reading →

Reflections: 13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we’re to feel more complete; heart, body, mind from … Continue reading →

13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, captives of Babylon long way from home; God ‘plans to prosper’ you, no more to roam. ‘Seek’ God’s way … Continue reading →

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, seems just round Christmas more mercy falls down; kindness and giving comes back into town. See the cruel soldiers ‘cast lots’ for His gown; there … Continue reading →

16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, each day the sun shines to show God is good; so, praise and thanks to Him … Continue reading →

6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul loved his people with great hope and joy; prison … Continue reading →

35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. John 6:35 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s something and Someone greater to know; beats Moses and ‘manna’, … Continue reading →

8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, strife and worldly ways has a cure; come to God make our hearts pure. … Continue reading →

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 1 Peter 4:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, come on brave Peter keep using your ‘gift’; ‘serve’ God with patience through “day … Continue reading →

14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. 1 John 5:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Father, Son and Holy Spirit”; work together in our prayer kit. Father … Continue reading →

 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharisees’ law seem to be more man-made; promise the sun but their heart’s in the shade. Steps to the Cross were … Continue reading →

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’re mixed up which way we’re going; fears and doubts come and need … Continue reading →

17 Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the … Continue reading →

7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, if we ‘love’ God we ‘walk in His light’; no room for … Continue reading →

40 I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. Psalms 40:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, … 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…, marathon runner show … Continue reading →

6 “Seek the Lord while he may be found;     call upon him while he is near; 7 let the wicked forsake his way,     and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,     and to our … Continue reading →

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharaoh fell foul of God’s offer to bless; his stubborn heart got him into more mess. Jesus removed all our sin-stains and stress; God’s ‘first-born … Continue reading →

9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Some folks will falter and some just won’t wait; soon they find their plans are in a worse state. Set His ‘face like … Continue reading →

12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Psalms 90:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, the prayer of Moses comes from his heart; his mob get wisdom than just street-smart. Christ nailed to … Continue reading →

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; Psalms 19:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’re not sure just what to do; strong become weak, good folks are few. Blood on the … Continue reading →

2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalms 121:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, where can our ‘help’ come from when we’re alone? Who can stop hurting hearts hard’ning like stone? Look with our ‘eyes’ up to Calvary … Continue reading →

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharaoh saw damage that God’s hail had done; still his heart hardened when God shined the sun. At the Cross Mary cried when the … Continue reading →

2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, the ‘old man’ in us is greedy and false; each day he invites, “come dance the world’s waltz”. … Continue reading →