by Jim Hughes Is. 40:6-8 A voice said, “Shout!” I asked, “What should I shout?” “Shout that people are like the grass that dies away. Their beauty fades as quickly as the beauty of flowers in a field. The grass withers, and the flowers fade beneath the breath of the LORD. And so… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/27/2019
Category: Devotional
Verse of the Day and Devotion 5/23/2019
by Bible League International Verse of the Day and Devotion So that men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely He is God who judges in the earth.” – Psalm 58:11 NKJV Devotion Our verse for today assumes something about the world that we live in. It assumes that… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotion 5/23/2019
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/20/2019
by Jim Hughes Is. 36:10 What’s more, do you think we have invaded your land without the LORD’s direction? The LORD himself told us, “Go and destroy it!” What strikes me here is that not everyone who claims to have direction from the Lord does. Israel was under attack and the invading army… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/20/2019
Verse of the Day and Devotion 5/16/2019
by Bible League International Verse of the Day and Devotion Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart! – Psalm 32:11 NKJV Devotion Maybe you don’t feel very happy about things at the present time. Maybe the trials, troubles, tribulations, and persecutions of… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotion 5/16/2019
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/13/2019
by Jim Hughes Is. 35:3-4 With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees. Say to those who are afraid, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.” Salvation is coming! Dear friend,… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/13/2019
Verse of the Day and Devotion 5/9/2019
by Bible League International Verse of the Day and Devotion They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. – Psalm 112:7 NIV Devotion I trust in the Lord. I believe that He exists and that He’s the Creator of all things. It was He that… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotion 5/9/2019
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/6/2019
by Jim Hughes Is. 30:18 But the LORD still waits for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the LORD is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for him to help them. The Lord is waiting for you to come to Him. He… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/6/2019
Verse of the Day and Devotional 5/2/2019
by Bible League International Verse of the Day and Devotion “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” – Psalm 50:15 NKJV Devotion You thought that everything you were trying to accomplish was in dire jeopardy. You thought that no one, least of all… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotional 5/2/2019
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/29/2019
by Jim Hughes Is. 30:15 The Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel says, “Only in returning to me and waiting for me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it!” Some of you reading this today have wandered away from the Lord.… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/29/2019
Verse of the Day and Devotional 4/25/2019
by Bible League International Verse of the Day and Devotion When they had pasture, they were filled; They were filled and their heart was exalted; Therefore they forgot Me. – Hosea 13:6 NKJV Devotion You were stuck in your personal version of Egypt, your personal version of sin and slavery. Like the ancient… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotional 4/25/2019