by James Collins “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Over the years, my wife, Amanda, and I have amassed a collection of Christmas Nativity sets. At the beginning of each Christmas season, we… Continue reading The Point is … The Broken Wise Man 12/17/2020
Category: Devotional
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 12/14/2020
by Jim Hughes Amos 5:14 Do what is good and run from evil—that you may live! The LORD God Almighty will truly be your helper, just as you have claimed he is. It’s not very hard to understand at all. If we want to live in Christ we must do good and run… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 12/14/2020
The Point is … Black Friday 12/10/2020
by James Collins “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 Years ago, my wife, Amanda, talked me into going shopping with her. Shopping with Amanda is dangerous and stressful enough, but, we went shopping on the Friday after Thanksgiving. We went shopping on Black Friday. The… Continue reading The Point is … Black Friday 12/10/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 12/7/2020
by Jim Hughes Amos 3:7 “But always, first of all, I warn you through my servants the prophets. I, the Sovereign LORD, have now done this.” God does not act in judgment without first warning us. God makes it very clear why He judges us. He has over and over again made known… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 12/7/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 11/30/2020
by Jim Hughes Joel 2:12-13 That is why the LORD says, “Turn to me now, while there is time! Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief; instead, tear your hearts” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful. He… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 11/30/2020
The Point Is … Wounded 11/26/2020
by James Collins “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 The hood of her jacket was pulled low over her face hiding her eyes. Without exception, she wore the same long-sleeve hoodie, even in warm weather. Juston glanced at her and smiled as she stepped onto the school bus. “Hello, Angelica,” he said. She gripped the… Continue reading The Point Is … Wounded 11/26/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 11/2/2020
by Jim Hughes Hosea 14:9 Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those who are discerning listen carefully. The paths of the LORD are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But sinners stumble and fall along the way. Wise are those who know the paths of… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 11/2/2020
The Point Is … Periodically 10/29/2020
by James Collins “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23 I understand people today don’t believe in spanking kids, but I was raised in a different time. Spanking was a daily occurrence for me. Corporal punishment was still in the… Continue reading The Point Is … Periodically 10/29/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 10/26/2020
by Jim Hughes Hosea 10:12 Plant the good seeds of righteousness and you will harvest a crop of my love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the LORD, that he may come and shower righteousness on you. When you live in righteousness you will… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 10/26/2020
The Point Is … Better Late Than Never 10/22/2020
by James Collins “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 Over the years, I have been blessed to receive many letters from readers. Many of those letters asked questions. One reader wrote, “Dear Pastor James, you… Continue reading The Point Is … Better Late Than Never 10/22/2020