Hebrews 4:14-16 14. Since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven — Jesus the Son of God — let us hold firmly to what we believe. 15. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for He faced all the same temptations we do, yet He did not sin. 16. So, let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Jesus is like us because He experienced a full range of temptation

12. That is why the LORD says, “Turn to Me now, while there is time.  Give Me your hearts.  Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” 13. “Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” Return to the LORD your God, for He is merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and full of unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish. Joel   2:12-13 God told the people to turn to Him while there was still time.  Destruction would soon be upon them.  Time

Isaiah 40:31 “But those who trust in the LORD find new strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles.  They will run and not grow weary.  They will walk and not faint.” Trusting in the Lord is the patient expectation that God will fulfill His promises in His Word and strengthen us to rise above life’s difficulties. Do you believe God loves and wants the best for you? Can you relax, confident that His promises are true? Are you convinced that He has the power to control all o

Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” God knew you, as he knew Jeremiah, long before you were born or even conceived. He thought about you and planned for you. When you feel discouraged or inadequate, remember that God has always seen you as valuable and that He has a purpose for you. Jeremiah was “appointed” by God as a prophet to the nations. God has a purpose for each

Psalm 51:10-11-16-17 1.    Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. 10. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. 11. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. 16. You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one. You do not want a burnt offering. 17. The sacrifice you desire is a broken heart. You will not reject a broken heart and

Philippians 4:5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Ultimate joy comes from Christ dwelling within us. Christ is near, and when His second coming comes, we will fully realize this ultimate joy. He who lives within us will fulfill His final purposes for us . We are to be considerate (reasonable, fair-minded, and charitable) toward those outside the church, not just toward fellow believers.  This means we are not to seek r

Matthew 5:13-16 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavour? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. 14. “You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket.  Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. 16. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to

The LORD watches over you – the LORD is your shade at your right hand . Psalm 121:5 Great peace belongs to those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. Psalm 119:165 I rest beneath the Almighty's shade; my grief expires, my troubles cease. Thou, Lord, on whom my soul is stayed, will keep me in perfect peace. C. Wesley . One sure sign of the practical recognition of the “divine recognition of the divine moment” and our finding of God’s habitation in it is consta

Luke 16:19:31 “There was a certain man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. 20At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. 21As Lazarus lay there longing for scraps from the rich man’s table, the dogs would come and lick his open sores. 22 “Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to be with Abraham.  The rich man also died and was buried, 23, and his soul went to the place of the dead. T

James 5:12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear – not by heaven or earth or anything else.  Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No” be no; otherwise, you will be condemned. A person with a reputation for exaggeration or lying often cannot get anyone to believe him or his word alone.  Christians should never become like that.  Always be honest so that others will believe your simple yes or no. By avoiding lies, half-truths, and omissions, you will become known as a tr

By: Shirley Casseta Leger February 2, 2026

Psalm 66:18-19-20 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the LORD would not have listened. 19. But God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer. 20. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me. Our confession of sin must be continual because we continue to do wrong. True confession requires us to listen to God and to want to stop doing wrong. David confessed his sin and prayed, “Cleanse me from my hidden faults.  Keep your servant from d

Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will come to know God's will for you, which is good, pleasing, and perfect. God has good, pleasing, and perfect plans for His children. He wants us to be transformed people with renewed minds, living to honour and obey Him. Because He wants only what is best for us and because He gave His Son to make our new life possible, we shou

Psalm 34:17-18 The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescued them from all their troubles. 18. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and harder to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say “My tooth is aching” than to say “My heart is broken.” - C.S. Lewis.   By: Shirley C. Leger January 1

1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. Our abilities should be faithfully used to serve others; none are for our exclusive enjoyment.  Some people, well aware of their abilities, believe they have the right to use them as they please. Others feel they have no special talent at all.  Peter addresses both groups in these verses. Everyone has some gifts; find yours and u

James 2:1 My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our Glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favour some people over others? James condemns acts of favouritism. We must commit our mind and heart to Christ. Shirley C. Leger January 13, 2026

He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, sorrow, crying, or pain. All these things will be gone forever. Revelation 21:4 Have you ever wondered what eternity will be like? “The Holy City, the new Jerusalem,” is described as the place where God will remove all sorrows. Forevermore, there will be no death, grief, crying, or pain. What a wonderful truth! No matter what you are going through, it’s not the last word – God has written the final chap

Hebrews  13:5-6 5. Don’t love money; be content with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you, I never abandon you.” 6. So we can say with confidence; The LORD is my Helper, so I will have no fear, what can mere people do to me?” H ow can we learn to be satisfied with what we have? Strive to live with less rather than desiring more; instead of accumulating more, relish what you have and resist resenting what you’re missing. We become satisfied when we realize G

Sermon on the Mount Mt 7:13-14 (NIV) “ Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” The gate that leads to eternal life (John 10:7-9) is called “narrow”.  This does not mean it is difficult to become a Christian, but rather that there is only one way to eternal life with God, and only a few choose to walk that

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