by Pastor Jim Ps. 119:71 The suffering you sent was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your principles. Okay, admit it. You don’t especially like suffering, do you? When was the last time you welcomed suffering into your life with open arms? It simply is not something we… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
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Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Ps. 119:59-60 I pondered the direction of my life; and I turned to follow your statutes. I will hurry, without lingering, to obey your commands. When was the last time you pondered the direction of your life? Have you ever done it? Take a moment right now and give it… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Ps. 119:53-55 I am furious with the wicked, those who reject your laws. Your principles have been the music of my life throughout the years of my pilgrimage. I reflect at night on who you, are, O LORD, and I obey your law because of this. Let me ask you… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspiration Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Ps. 119:52 I meditate on your age-old laws; O LORD, they comfort me. Are you a New or Old Testament student? If you are like I was when I was younger, you rarely delve into the Old Testament. For most, the only Old Testament they really spend much time with… Continue reading Inspiration Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspiration Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Ps. 119:51 The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your law. Pride comes before a fall. When pride rules, we become self-focused. We begin to think that we are God. We forget who we are and our place in life. The proud have… Continue reading Inspiration Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Ps. 119:49-50 Remember your promise to me, for it is my only hope. Your promise revives me, it comforts me in all my troubles. It is okay to ask the Lord to remember His promises to you. When you are reminded of a promise of God, tell the Lord what… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Ps. 119:47-48 How I delight in your commands! How I love them! I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your principles. Do you like to be told what to do? I don’t know of anyone who does. We want to be in control of our lives and do… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Ps. 119:45-46 I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. I will speak to kings about your decrees, and I will not be ashamed. In the Word we have freedom. If we allow it, God’s commandments free us from our sinfulness. When we obey God,… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Ps. 119:43,44 Do not snatch your word of truth from me for my only hope is in your laws. I will keep on obeying your law forever and forever. We have no hope apart from God’s truth. It there is no absolute truth that flows from an absolute God, we… Continue reading Inspirational Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
Inspiration Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim
by Jim Hughes Ps. 119:35 Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. We need help don’t we? We don’t always live by God’s Word. We tend to forget, neglect, ignore, or downright refuse to obey what God tells us to do. We struggle… Continue reading Inspiration Monday: Gems From Pastor Jim