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by Jim Hughes Prov. 21:3 The LORD is more pleased when we do what is just and right than when we give him sacrifices. Being is better than doing. The Lord wants us to be genuine in our souls when we act like children of God. It’s not too hard to put on… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim as of 5/21/2018

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

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

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

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

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