Category: Gems from Pastor Jim

by Jim Hughes Matt. 4:4 But Jesus told him: “No! The Scriptures say: ‘People need more than bread for their life, they must feed on every word of God.’” Sometimes we simply don’t get it. We are led to believe that what we need is what we find in the world to give… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 6/7/2021

by Jim Hughes Matt. 4:1-2 Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. For forty days and forty nights he ate nothing and became very hungry. Have you ever wondered why Jesus was led into the wilderness and why it is important… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 5/31/2021

by Jim Hughes Matt. 3:10 “Even now the ax of God’s judgment is poised, ready to sever your roots. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.” There are many who preach and teach a fruitless Christianity. They say that how you live… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 5/24/2021

by Jim Hughes Matt. 3:8 “Prove by the way you live that you have really turned from you sins and turned to God.” Many people claim to be right with God. It is not uncommon for people to identify themselves as being a Christian. There is still churches being built and filled with… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 5/17/2021

by Jim Hughes Matt. 1:6 David was the father of Solomon (his mother was Bathsheba, the widow of Uriah). I am so thankful today that God does not give up on us and that he brings good out of lives that are not so good. David messed up royal. He got caught up… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 5/10/2021

by Jim Hughes Matt. 1:23 “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and he will be called Immanuel (meaning, God is with us).” God is with us. GOD is with us. God is WITH us. God is with US. No matter how you say it, this… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 5/3/2021

by Jim Hughes Mal. 3:8-10 “Should people cheat God? Yet you have cheated me!” But you ask, “What do you mean? When did we cheat you?” “You have cheated me of the tithes and offerings due to me. You are under a curse, for your whole nation has been cheating me. Bring all… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 4/26/2021

by Jim Hughes Mal. 3:6-7 “I am the LORD, and I do not change. That is why you descendants of Jacob are not already completely destroyed. Ever since the days of your ancestors, you have scorned my laws and failed to obey them. Now return to me, and I will return to you,”… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 4/19/2021

by Jim Hughes Mal. 2:17 You have wearied the LORD with your words. ‘Wearied him?” you ask. “How have we wearied him?” You have wearied him by suggesting that the LORD favors evildoers since he does not punish them. You have wearied him by asking, “Where is the God of justice?” I wonder… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 4/12/2021

by Jim Hughes Malachi 2:15,16 Didn’t the LORD make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union. So guard yourself; remain loyal to the wife of your youth. “For I hate divorce!” says the LORD, the God of Israel.… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 4/5/2021