by Jim Hughes Prov. 21:2 People may think they are doing what is right, but the LORD examines the heart. We can easily fool ourselves. We develop certain perceptions of right and wrong and evaluate ourselves in light of our perceptions. But, unless our understanding is rooted in God’s Word, what we think… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim as of 5/14/2018
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Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim as of 5/7/2018
by Jim Hughes Prov. 20:27 The LORD’s searchlight penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive. Here is a truth we must get. There is nothing in the soul of man that is not seen and known by the Lord. Nothing. He knows all the sin that gets in and stays. He knows… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim as of 5/7/2018
Inspirational Monday: Gems from Pastor Jim as of 4/30/2018
by Jim Hughes Prov. 20:25 It is dangerous to make a rash promise to God before counting the cost. I don’t think most of us get this truth too well. We say things to God without giving much thought to whom we are talking to. We make promises that don’t come from deep… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems from Pastor Jim as of 4/30/2018
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Prov. 20:23 The Lord despises double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales. Let us think about this for a moment. What are double standards? They are the things we say but don’t do. They are the things we tell others to do that we don’t do. They are… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim for 4/16/2018
by Jim Hughes Prov. 20:7 The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children after them. The godly walk with integrity. In the godly there is steadfast honesty. There is a commitment to truthfulness. A person with integrity seeks to always do what is right and good. He is transparent and will not… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim for 4/16/2018
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Prov. 19:22 Loyalty makes a person attractive. And it is better to be poor than dishonest. Loyalty is that character trait that causes us to stay true to another regardless of the circumstances. It flows from a sense of trust and familiarity. You discover that another is dependable and will… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Prov. 19:21 You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail. We must understand and accept this wonderful truth. The Lord is on the throne of heaven and His purpose will prevail. We like to be in control of our own destiny. We like to have a say… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Prov. 19: 20 Get all the advice and instruction you can, and be wise the rest of your life. There is nothing wrong with admitting you don’t know it all. There is always more to learn and understand about life and ourselves. Get all the advice and instruction you can.… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Prov. 18:24 There are ‘friends’ who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. Everybody has ‘friends’, people who they have fellowship with to some degree. Some friends are better than others. Some so-called friends are self-serving. They are friendly and kind as long as it… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Prov. 18:19 It is harder to make amends with an offended friend than to capture a fortified city. Maybe you can identify with this truth. I know I can. It’s hard to get over the hurdle of hurt feelings. It’s hard to restore a friendship when you feel a trust… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim