O Lord, you are my God;     I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things,     plans formed of old, faithful and sure. Isaiah 25:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, see the moon blush and … Continue reading →

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharisees lived by a false, empty code; did not try help people carry life’s load. Then we … Continue reading →

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…, some people hate the ‘Christian’ ’name’; for all world’s wrongs we get … Continue reading →

“Behold, my servant whom I have chosen,     my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him,     and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.” Matthew 12:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, some crave … Continue reading →

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, old Job found out sin can devour; takes home and … Continue reading →

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, Romans 15:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, if we disagree do so in love; strive for unity like … Continue reading →

But now, O Lord, you are our Father;     we are the clay, and you are our potter;     we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, bundle up our sins and burn them like … Continue reading →

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship Romans 12:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, our world is full … Continue reading →

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” Matthew 10:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, to a rough world we have been sent; ‘sheep’ among ‘wolves’ … Continue reading →

13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV Dear friends and family…, lies sound so nice, easily lure; cause us to … Continue reading →

The king gives stability to the land by justice.                                                                … Continue reading →

Reflections: 35 Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 ESV … Continue reading →

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 Dear friends and family…, mean people get caught in traps, ‘thorns and snares’; but God’s kind-hearted stay cautious and cares. Come to the … Continue reading →

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, the world tries to take our love … Continue reading →

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, tempted to turn back when doubts try invade; ‘hold fast’ to promises our God has made. … Continue reading →

“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.” Isaiah 26:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Rock of Ages” sing this song; our “God is love”, fortress strong. Jesus makes us feel belong; died on the … Continue reading →

For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘heavenly’ home is where we long to go; but jobs “well done” God still wants us to show. On the cruel Cross we saw … Continue reading →

Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we feel unlovely, last, lost and … Continue reading →

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Dear friends and … Continue reading →

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, long time ago was, “coming of the Light”; reached out to those caught in ‘darkness’ of night. Cross was battle-ground … Continue reading →

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, 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 Dear friends … Continue reading →

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…, Solomon forgot his philosophy; ‘Fear God’ and serve Him is our … Continue reading →

For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s make heart and home a sacred space; and give back to God His rightful place. … Continue reading →

As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 1 Peter 1:14,15 ESV Dear friends and family…, like … Continue reading →

For his anger is but for a moment,     and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night,     but joy comes with the morning. Psalms 30:5 Dear friends and family…, David offended God and next of kin; … Continue reading →

Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, Acts 3:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, sin’s not good and makes life much tougher; our words and actions too get rougher. For all our sins Jesus did … Continue reading →

So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. James 4:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s not do what we should not do; stealing, hating, and ‘boasting’ too. ‘Not my … Continue reading →

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, Philippians 2:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, comfort, support, kindness and care; sometimes we do, need some repair. At Calvary He’s just and fair; we’re freed from shame, sin … Continue reading →

The ear that listens to life-giving reproof     will dwell among the wise. Proverbs 15:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, some people’s words ‘gushes evil’; right round the clock they’re that way still. There’s a place called Calvary Hill; all of … Continue reading →

For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. Luke 9:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, bad ambitions, beware big mistake; wooing world’s ways is friendship that’s fake. Carried … Continue reading →