Category: Gems from Pastor Jim

Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/20/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 36:10 What’s more, do you think we have invaded your land without the LORD’s direction? The LORD himself told us, “Go and destroy it!” What strikes me here is that not everyone who claims to have direction from the Lord does. Israel was under attack and the invading army… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/20/2019

Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/13/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 35:3-4 With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees. Say to those who are afraid, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.” Salvation is coming! Dear friend,… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/13/2019

Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/6/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 30:18 But the LORD still waits for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the LORD is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for him to help them. The Lord is waiting for you to come to Him. He… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 5/6/2019

Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/29/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 30:15 The Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel says, “Only in returning to me and waiting for me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it!” Some of you reading this today have wandered away from the Lord.… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/29/2019

Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/22/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 29:16 “How stupid can you be? He is the Potter, and he is certainly greater than you. You are only the jars he makes! Should the thing that was created say to the one who made it, “He didn’t make us”? Does a jar ever say, “The potter who… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/22/2019

Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/15/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 29:15 Destruction is certain for those who try to hide their plans from the LORD, who try to keep him in the dark concerning what they do! “The LORD can’t see us,” you say to yourselves. “He doesn’t know what is going on!” Go ahead and try it. Try… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/15/2019

Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/8/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 29:13 And so the LORD says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far away. And their worship of me amounts to nothing more than human laws learned by rote.” This verse speaks of a matter that is close to… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/8/2019

Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/1/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 28:16 Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says, “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem. It is firm, a tested and precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never run away again.” Notice that this is something that God has done. No… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 4/1/2019

Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 3/25/2019

by Jim Hughes Is. 26:4 Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock. Trust is not something we can do when it’s convenient or easy for us to do. We must trust in the Lord always. No matter how impossible or difficult it may seem to be, we… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 3/25/2019