2 “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Ephesians 6:2-3 ESV Dear friends and family…, “honour” our parents, speak well … Continue reading →

  The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. Isaiah 9:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah’s tribe held in “darkness” so deep; enemy crushed them … Continue reading →

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, hard to face troubles outside and at home; we try work through it and not run and roam. On the Cross Jesus “blessed” us … Continue reading →

8 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, Moses gave Joshua tough job to do; take this new … Continue reading →

19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, Philippi church gave much gifts to help Paul; God’s gospel then spread beyond the town hall. Up … Continue reading →

25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. Proverbs 11:25 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon knew of the steps to be rich; ‘share what God gives you’ brings great blessing switch. Christ gave his love … Continue reading →

39 And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:39 ESV Dear friends and people…, Jesus’ friends rowing across the rough sea; they turned to Jesus, said, … Continue reading →

19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation.  Selah Psalm 68:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, David thanked God answered peoples’ request; Egypt, through deserts to “Promised Land” rest. “Sweat drops of blood” for us, really … Continue reading →

10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” caused struggle and strain; … Continue reading →

4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honour and life. Proverbs 22:4 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon tells us which way we should go; “Fear” God, be humble then blessings will flow. Something ‘bout Calv’ry we … Continue reading →

12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, Colossians 3:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says there’s a “new man” and woman in town; they’re full of joy and refuse to wear frown. It’s … Continue reading →

3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says, “be humble and show gratitude…’; “…do things with kindness, not wrong attitude…”; On the Cross Jesus still had … Continue reading →

8 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 ESV Dear friends and family… once we were sinners and did selfish things. Then God sent His Son, our great “King of kings”. “Father forgive … Continue reading →

27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 ESV Dear friends and family…, Judas was worried what … Continue reading →

133 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! Psalm 133:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, beauty and blessing come in “unity”; same God we serve who from sin set us free. Brothers and sisters due to Calvary; … 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 revenge it shows our lack of love; wanting to ‘payback’, no … Continue reading →

10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 1 Corinthians 1:10 … Continue reading →

7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, John says that Jesus … Continue reading →

12 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…, Paul says remember the good things God’s … Continue reading →

10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. Matthew 6:24 ESV Dear friends and … 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 1:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul was in prison, but his heart stayed “sure”; that … Continue reading →

16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, Ephesians 3:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says God’s “great grace” the whole world can see; on the … Continue reading →

13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13-14 ESV Dear friends and family…, look … Continue reading →

15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:15 (ESV) Dear friends and family…, each day we need fuel to drive motor car; other-wise we will travel that far. … Continue reading →

12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV Dear friends and family… Paul asks us ‘good way’ how we should behave; happy and hopeful and pray we stay brave. Christ saw we did wrong things, so … Continue reading →

16 But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress. Psalm 59:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, David … Continue reading →

28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus sets some rules for ‘kingdom living’; mercy for curses we must be showing. Jesus, the “King of the Jews” was willing; die … Continue reading →

24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter reminds us to never despair; though … Continue reading →

17 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…, Paul shares with Romans a special “faith” walk; “have faith in God” … Continue reading →