“as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.”                … Continue reading →

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.  Galatians 3: 28 ESV Dear friends and family…, we ‘all given one Spirit to … Continue reading →

I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalms 91:2 ESV; Dear friends and family…, when our love “starts getting slack”; we soon come under attack. Jesus took whips on His … Continue reading →

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, our … Continue reading →

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are … Continue reading →

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. Psalms 23:1-2 ESV Dear friends and family…, David was weary, wanting some care; knew the ‘Lord…Shepherd’ gives best welfare. … Continue reading →

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Hebrews 12:1 … Continue reading →

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, the bad shepherd loves not the sheep; when the wolf comes runs away … Continue reading →

“And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.” Daniel 12:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, if we understand God’s way to … Continue reading →

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 ESV Dear friends and family…, sickness and sadness, lately our load; and “struggle street” seems, our new postcode. See Jesus walk down, Calvary road; … Continue reading →

“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…, when troubles come, let’s stay righteous; even when friends “jump off faith bus.” Road to the … Continue reading →

I lift up my eyes to the hills.     From where does my help come? Psalms 121:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we fear that our footsteps will stray; troubles test us and we don’t feel “okay”. Look beyond Calvary hill that … Continue reading →

A man of many companions may come to ruin,     but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:25 Dear friends and family…, sometimes dear friends deny and deceive; causing our hearts to grow sad and grieve. Cross gives us … Continue reading →

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, our land is filled with so … Continue reading →

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 1 Corinthians 6:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, the world’s ways will trick … Continue reading →

“But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” Matthew 5:44 ESV Dear friends and family…, some people show love with just a smile; others go further, ‘walk extra mile’. Jesus died for us … Continue reading →

Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” John 14:21 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 ESV Dear friends … Continue reading →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes it’s hard to own up and confess; though we … Continue reading →

Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity     and passing over transgression     for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever,     because he delights in steadfast love. Micah 7:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, since we … Continue reading →

Reflections: 1. My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2. He is the propitiation for … Continue reading →

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21 ESV. Dear friends and family…sometimes we’re cheated, and lied to and mocked; those harsh words and bad deeds have shook us and shocked. Look to the Cross where … Continue reading →

“As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him,” Titus 3:10 ESV Dear friends and family…., false teachers will try trick and deceive; after two warnings ask … Continue reading →

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Dear friends and family…, when doubts and distress desire to stay; “show them ‘The Door’” and tell … Continue reading →

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, come “doubting Thomas”, “twin” truths discuss; Jesus is God and God is Jesus. Fear not the future, nor faint nor … Continue reading →

but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin,[a]it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6 ESV Dear … Continue reading →

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, Philippians 1:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s love God more than our “new toy”’; He loved us first as girl and boy. Calv’ry Cross was His greatest ploy; our … Continue reading →

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…, once we dandled on mother’s knees; cool hands felt like soft, summer breeze. There is a … Continue reading →

“For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.” Romans 1:20 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

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…, we heard the temple curtain was rent; top to bottom, one hundred percent. That is … Continue reading →