by Jim Hughes Matt. 14:29b-30a So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he looked around at the high waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Instantly Jesus reached out his hand and grabbed him. When you… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 1/3/2022
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Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/27/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 14:25-29a About three o’clock in the morning, Jesus came to them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him, they screamed in terror, thinking he was a ghost. But Jesus spoke to them at once, “It’s all right,” he said, “I am here! Don’t be afraid.” Then Peter… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/27/2021
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/20/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 13:11-12 Then he explained to them, “You have been permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others have not. To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But to those who are… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/20/2021
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/13/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 12:36-37 “And I tell you this, that you must give an account on judgment day of every idle word you speak. The words you say now reflect your fate then, either you will be justified by them or you will be condemned.” I pray that today’s verses will grab… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/13/2021
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/6/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 12:30 “Anyone who isn’t helping me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me.” Is what you are doing with your life helping or hindering the cause of Christ? In light of Jesus’ statement, we are doing one or the other. This should… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/6/2021
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/29/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 12:35-37 “A good person produces good words from a good heart, and an evil person produces evil words from an evil heart. And I tell you this, that you must give an account on judgment day of every idle word you speak. The words you say now reflect your… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/29/2021
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/22/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 12:11,12 And he answered, “If you had one sheep, and it fell into a well on the Sabbath, wouldn’t you get to work and pull it out? Of course you would. And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, it is right to do good… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/22/2021
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/15/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 11:28-30 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/15/2021
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/8/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 10:37-39 “If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine, or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine. If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me,… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/8/2021
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/1/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 10:32-33 “If anyone acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will openly acknowledge that person before my Father in heaven. But if anyone denies me here on earth,, I will deny that person before my Father in heaven.” There is not much to say about this truth. The only… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/1/2021