Category: Gems from Pastor Jim

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 34:17 The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. Sometimes we get so caught up in our circumstances of life that God seems so far away. The more suffering we experience, the more doubts we have that God… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 1/16/2023

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 34:11-14 Come, my children, and listen to me, and I will teach you to fear the LORD. Do any of you want to live a life that is long and good? Then watch your tongue! Keep your lips from telling lies! Turn away from evil and do good. Work… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/14/2022

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 34:9-10 Let the LORD’s people show him reverence, for those who honor him will have all they need. Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the LORD will never lack any good thing. We are to show the Lord reverence. This means that we… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/7/2022

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who trust in him! Open your mouth and fill it with the things of God. Chew on the riches of His grace. Feast on the love He has for you. Let Him fill you up… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 10/31/2022

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 34:5-6 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow will darken their faces. I cried out to the LORD in my suffering, and he heard me. He set me free from all my fears. Let’s face it; we don’t always look to the… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 10/24/2022

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 34:4 I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me, freeing me from all my fears. Evidently the Psalmist, David, was going through a time of fear. He wasn’t any different than we are. He was fearful for his life. He was in the presence of a king whom… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 10/17/2022

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 34:1 I will praise the LORD at all times I will constantly sing his praises. Dear friend, determine in your heart today that you will praise the Lord at all times. Our willingness and ability to praise the Lord should never be determined by our circumstances of life. Yes,… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 10/10/2022

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 33:1 Let the godly sing with joy to the LORD, for it is fitting to praise him. Do you have a song in your heart today? Does your soul sing forth His praises? If not, you need to take a few moments and examine your heart and see why… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 10/3/2022

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 32:8 The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” There are many pathways one can travel on in life, some are good, some are better, some are bad, but there is only one pathway that… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 9/26/2022

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 32:6 Therefore, let all the godly confess their rebellion to you while there is time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment. Here the godly are being singled out. Yes, the godly do sin. What happens when the godly do not confess their sins and die?… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 9/19/2022