by Jim Hughes Jer. 23:29 “Does not my word burn like fire?” asks the LORD. “Is it not like a mighty hammer that smashes rock to pieces?” Do not underestimate the power of God’s Word. It burns like fire. Fire is not discriminatory; it consumes whatever is in its path. Fire burns best… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/20/2020
Category: Devotional
The Point is … Shining The Light 4/16/2020
by James Collins “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.” Matthew 5:14 Joe was anxious as he walked into the jewelry store to shop for an engagement ring. He had been saving for months to buy the perfect ring to give to Carol. Joe and Carol had been… Continue reading The Point is … Shining The Light 4/16/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/13/2020
by Jim Hughes Jer. 21:8 Tell all the people, “This is what the LORD says: Take your choice of life or death!…” Life is a choice. We do not choose whether or not we are born, but we choose whether or not we are born again. We alone can make the decision whether… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/13/2020
The Point Is … Dead or Alive 4/9/2020
by James Collins “ For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Preston asked, “Did you know that sometimes… Continue reading The Point Is … Dead or Alive 4/9/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/6/2020
by Jim Hughes Jer. 20:7-9 O Lord, you persuaded me, and I allowed myself to be persuaded. You are stronger than I am, and you overpowered me. Now I am mocked by everyone in the city. Whenever I speak, the words come out in a violent outburst. “Violence and destruction!” I shout. So… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/6/2020
The Point is … A Matter of Life and Death 4/2/2020
by James Collins “But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.” 2 Timothy 1:10 “Am I going to die?” he asked. I looked up from where I was sitting at his bedside and locked eyes with the doctor who… Continue reading The Point is … A Matter of Life and Death 4/2/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 3/30/2020
by Jim Hughes Jer.20:7 O LORD, you persuaded me, and I allowed myself to be persuaded. You are stronger than I am, and you overpowered me. Now I am mocked by everyone in the city. I grew up in the day in which altars were common in the church and invitations were frequently… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 3/30/2020
The Point is … Social Distancing 3/26/2020
by James Collins “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2nd Timothy 1:7 Cavalier! Irresponsible! Crazy! Nose-picking Moron! Those are just some of the adjectives that people used to describe me this past week because I refused to cancel… Continue reading The Point is … Social Distancing 3/26/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 3/23/2020
by Jim Hughes Jer. 17:5 This is what the Lord says, “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans and turn their hearts away from the LORD…..” This verse reminds us of a very real danger in the church today. There are a lot of people today that gather a following… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 3/23/2020
The Point is … What, Me Worry? 3/19/2020
by James Collins “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 The stock market is crashing, and the world is on the verge of a… Continue reading The Point is … What, Me Worry? 3/19/2020