Category: Gems from Pastor Jim

by Jim Hughes Is. 56:1-2 “Be just and fair to all,” says the LORD. “Do what is right and good, for I am coming soon to rescue you. Blessed are those who are careful to do this. Blessed are those who honor my Sabbath days of rest by refusing to work. And blessed… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 7/29/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 55:10-11 The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with my word. I send it out and it always… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 7/22/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 55:3“Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, for the life of your soul is at stake. I am ready to make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the mercies and unfailing love that I promised to David.” Come to me with your ears… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 7/8/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 49:16a “See, I have written your name on my hand” What an awesome sentence to latch onto! Think about it for a few moments. Hold your hand up so you can see it with the palm facing towards you. If you have a pen or pencil handy, write your… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 7/1/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 45:18 For the LORD is God, and he created the heavens and earth and put everything in place. He made the world to be lived in, not to be a place of empty chaos. “I am the LORD,” he says, “and there is no other.” The world tries very… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 6/24/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 40:25-26 “To whom will you compare me? Who is my equal?” asks the Holy One. Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out one after another, calling each by its name. And he counts them to see that none are lost or have… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 6/3/2019