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…, as speakers, servants and singers of song; sometimes we feel like we just don’t … Continue reading →

because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we sin and suffer great fall; there’s a … Continue reading →

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, when our dreams and plans to some seem odd; we wonder how best to serve our God. Jesus, ‘Good Shepherd, rough roads … Continue reading →

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 ESV Dear friends and family…, effects of sin cuts as sharp as a knife; one that brings … Continue reading →

pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, through strife and stress we can suffer so much; then is the time to pray for help as such. Jesus would never at straws try to clutch; daily, before … Continue reading →

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes we’re drowsy, want to give up; feel weak, all alone like a lost pup. The Saviour stood firm, drank the last cup; … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

“Worthy are you, our Lord and God,     to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things,     and by your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s a beautiful, crystal glass … Continue reading →

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Dear friends and family…, our world system will hate … Continue reading →

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, sad and so sorry for things that’s gone wrong; weeping and grieving, pain seems to prolong. Cross gives great comfort when we don’t … Continue reading →

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, we’re easy prey to wolves, lions and bears; they sneak around and take not what is theirs. ‘I … Continue reading →

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 ESV. Dear friends and family…, high ANZAC mountains, dark Dardanelles sea; soldiers and sailors showed great bravery. ‘Lest we forget’ there’s a bigger story; in our … Continue reading →

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 ESV Dear friends and family…,let’s all give ‘thanks’ for what ‘Jesus’ has done; … Continue reading →

Clap your hands, all peoples!     Shout to God with loud songs of joy! Psalms 47:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, grab tambourines and give them a twirl; Pharaoh’s army sunk in Red Sea swirl. Paid the ‘great price’ of a … Continue reading →

they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn,     that he has done it. Psalms 22:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, no-one thought Jesus would rise from the dead; most of His close friends just gave up … Continue reading →

25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11: … Continue reading →

For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Joel and Peter and Paul got it right; call on the Lord and He’ll work things all right. On the Cross … Continue reading →

When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 ESV Dear friends and family…, hear the “sixth word” from Calv’ry Cross; when storm winds blow … Continue reading →

And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, let’s … Continue reading →

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…, worldly love seems soft, smooth and nice; Godly … Continue reading →

And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, fully God yet fully man, Jesus worked in with God’s plan. ‘Cross’ showed … Continue reading →

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 Dear friends and family…, ‘never’ again will we ‘hunger’ or ‘thirst’; ‘a greater than Moses’ … Continue reading →

saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke 19:38 Dear friends and family…, let’s go spread our cloaks down on the road; for King Jesus has His peace bestowed. … Continue reading →

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, will be exalted in the earth!” Psalms 46:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we’ve been “pushed from pillar to post”; hard not to think … Continue reading →

Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! Psalms 126:5 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our sins make us want to cry; we’re so hurt, we don’t know “reasons why”. Time to hear Jesus breathe ‘His … Continue reading →

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, though laughed at … Continue reading →

Reflections: 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! Psalms 51:1-2 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading →

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…, time to repent and ask … Continue reading →

3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 “Whoever receives one such child in my … Continue reading →

The earth is the Lord‘s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein Psalms 24:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, lost and alone “like a cork in the sea” ; floating and feeling “no-one can save me.” Flow … Continue reading →