by James Collins “And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.” Isaiah 46:4 “Help me! Help me!” he screamed. My friend, Bob Jackson, and I had just walked into… Continue reading The Point is … Close the Gate 2/13/2020
Category: Devotional
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/10/2020
by Jim Hughes Jer. 5:23-25 “But my people have stubborn and rebellious hearts. They have turned against me and have chosen to practice idolatry. They do not say from the heart, ‘Let us live in awe of the LORD our God, for he gives us rain each spring and fall, assuring us of… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/10/2020
The Point is … She’s That “Nothing” When People Ask Me What I’m Thinking About 2/6/2020
by James Collins “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” Ephesians 5:25 My wife, Amanda, and I have a major anniversary coming up this year. She has been good for me. Yet, somehow, I am afraid that people have not realized that I have… Continue reading The Point is … She’s That “Nothing” When People Ask Me What I’m Thinking About 2/6/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/3/2020
by Jim Hughes Jer. 5:20-22a “Make this announcement to Israel and to Judah: Listen, you foolish and senseless people—who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. Do you have no respect for me? Why do you not tremble in my presence? Most have eyes to see and… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/3/2020
The Point is … The Warning 1/30/2020
by James Collins “What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.” Romans 7:7 “Get out of the car,” the police officer said. As I was… Continue reading The Point is … The Warning 1/30/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 1/27/2020
by Jim Hughes Is. 9:6-7 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. And the government will rest on his shoulders. These will be his royal titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. A great deal has been said and written about these titles for… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 1/27/2020
The Point is … The Saddest Words In The Bible 1/23/2020
by James Collins “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.” Jeremiah 8:20 One of my heroes was the great preacher Dwight L. Moody. One time, Moody was preaching a great revival crusade. As the service was about to start, he looked over and saw a man standing by himself.… Continue reading The Point is … The Saddest Words In The Bible 1/23/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 1/20/2020
by Jim Hughes Luke 2:8-15 That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, and angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, but the angel reassured them, “Don’t be afraid!” he said.… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 1/20/2020
The Point is … Three Legged Chicken 1/16/2019
by James Collins “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 Many years ago, a man was driving on a country road when he saw something very strange. A chicken was running beside his car. Suddenly,… Continue reading The Point is … Three Legged Chicken 1/16/2019
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 1/13/2020
by Jim Hughes Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to all whom God favors.” Glory to God in the highest—for the fullness of time had come. It was the perfect time, God’s time, for Jesus to come. God had prepared all history for this moment. Everything… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 1/13/2020