Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/18/2023

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 100:3 Acknowledge that the LORD is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. To acknowledge that the Lord is God is to recognize and accept that God is in control of all things. He is actively ruling over all… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/18/2023

Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/11/2023

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 100:2 Worship the LORD with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. It matters how we approach God. It matters to God, and it should matter to us. Think about it. How would you feel if your children always came to you with their complaints and problems and never… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/11/2023

Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/4/2023

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 100:1 Shout with joy to the LORD, O earth! We shout for a wide variety of reasons. We shout to be heard when we are excited, angry, or feel we are being ignored. We shout because we want someone to hear us. When was the last time you shouted… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/4/2023

Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/27/2023

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 95:6-7 Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the LORD our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the sheep under his care. Oh, that you would listen to his voice today! When was the last time you bowed… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/27/2023

Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/20/2023

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 94:17-19 Unless the LORD had helped me, I would soon have died. I cried out, “I’m slipping!” and your unfailing love, O LORD, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. Have you ever felt like you were slipping? Sometimes life is… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/20/2023

Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/13/2023

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 91:1-2 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. What an awesome comfort and security for the soul! When we live in Christ, we are protected and taken care of by Him. A shelter is where one goes… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/13/2023

Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/6/2023

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 90:12 Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom. We need to be taught how to make the most of our time. Most people simply waste much of their time, and thus their opportunities in life to do good. Think for… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 11/6/2023

Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 10/30/2023

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 89:15 Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, LORD. Worship is not confined to one day a week. Worship happens whenever we turn our hearts and mind to the Lord. Worship does not depend on an… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 10/30/2023

Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 10/23/2023

by Jim Hughes  Luke 24:5b-26a “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here,but has risen.” Today is the most important day of the year for the church. Today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. Without the resurrection of Christ we would have no hope, no fellowship with… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 10/23/2023

Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 10/16/2023

by Jim Hughes  Ps. 115:1 Not to us, O LORD, but to you goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness. We are not as careful as we should be about accepting the praise and adoration of others. We like the attention and sometimes let it go to our heads. We… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 10/16/2023