13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” John 12:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus, “Messiah” now rides into … Continue reading
14 For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such … Continue reading
17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, lots of Paul’s people lacked faith to believe; in Moses’ time some too would doubt God and leave. Then God’s own Son … Continue reading
15 but in your hearts honour Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3:15 ESV … Continue reading
49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. Luke 1:49 ESV Dear friends and family…, Oh what a beautiful song Mary sang; humble and glad to belong to ‘God’s gang’. Her Son would later from … Continue reading
25 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…, Isaiah praises God for his rescue; enemy’s … Continue reading
43 To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Acts 10:43 ESV Dear friends and family…, Peter’s dream told him to go to the sea; to find Cornelius and set him free. Then … Continue reading
7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Hebrews 5:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, all countrymen … Continue reading
28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 ESV Dear friends and family…, close friends of Jesus asked for a high place; beside King Jesus … Continue reading
8 Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 ESV Dear friends and family…, David felt wronged … Continue reading
3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, Matthew 6:3 ESV Dear friends and family…, Pharisees made big show of their kind deed; praise from the public was … 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…, faith of disciples was shaky at best; one would deny and one soon ‘leave … Continue reading
16 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…, over the seas and prepared to leave … Continue reading
15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Mark 16:15 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus’ death saddened the saints with the ‘blues’; then Christ “appeared” with no sign of a bruise. “He … Continue reading
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus the Nazarene was not well-known; worked and built houses made of wood and stone. Then … Continue reading
18 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 ESV Dear friends and family…, when David sinned, he knew who to “call on”; Someone who’s gracious and loves ev’ryone. He’s God, Creator of … Continue reading
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, “Joshua, “be strong”, obey my command”; bravely, he … Continue reading
11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, disciples and twelve tribesmen bow down and … Continue reading
11 “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…, disciples and twelve tribesmen bow down and … Continue reading
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, each day the sun mixes shadows and … Continue reading
2 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 Dear friends and … Continue reading
24 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous works among all the peoples! 1 Chronicles 16:24 ESV Dear friends and family…, Joy in Jerusalem, Ark of God came; King David sang and danced to God’s great fame. Same place but … Continue reading
5 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, Abraham, Sarah’s “faith” never grew old; little boy Isaac born into their fold. To the Cross … Continue reading
32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul says our bad thoughts and ‘dark deeds’ must cease; Spirit in us should show joy, hope and peace. Sin chained … Continue reading
9 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…, John says that God’s “light” shows clearly our sin; time then to … Continue reading
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139: 23-24 ESV Dear friends and family… David’s God knows … Continue reading
3 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…, Dan’el asked folks to stay righteous and “wise”; … Continue reading
20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. Jude 1:20-21 ESV Dear friends and … Continue reading
31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 ESV Dear friends and family…, Roman church suffered and felt they may fall; trust “God is for us” said preacher man … Continue reading
12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, John 1:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, one of the saddest things we’ve ever heard; hometown folks did not “receive” Jesus’ Word. But … Continue reading