by James Collins “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 Years ago, my wife, Amanda, talked me into going shopping with her. Shopping with Amanda is dangerous and stressful enough, but, we went shopping on the Friday after Thanksgiving. We went shopping on Black Friday. The… Continue reading The Point is … Black Friday 12/10/2020
Tag: Faith
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 12/7/2020
by Jim Hughes Amos 3:7 “But always, first of all, I warn you through my servants the prophets. I, the Sovereign LORD, have now done this.” God does not act in judgment without first warning us. God makes it very clear why He judges us. He has over and over again made known… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 12/7/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 11/30/2020
by Jim Hughes Joel 2:12-13 That is why the LORD says, “Turn to me now, while there is time! Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief; instead, tear your hearts” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful. He… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 11/30/2020
The Point Is … Wounded 11/26/2020
by James Collins “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 The hood of her jacket was pulled low over her face hiding her eyes. Without exception, she wore the same long-sleeve hoodie, even in warm weather. Juston glanced at her and smiled as she stepped onto the school bus. “Hello, Angelica,” he said. She gripped the… Continue reading The Point Is … Wounded 11/26/2020
Gems From Pastor Jim 11/10/2020
by Jim Hughes Ps. 119:160 All your words are true; all your laws will stand forever. ALL means all. There is not one word God has recorded in the Scriptures that is not true. Like it or not, God has declared what is truth. He who tries to water it down or adapt… Continue reading Gems From Pastor Jim 11/10/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 11/2/2020
by Jim Hughes Hosea 14:9 Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those who are discerning listen carefully. The paths of the LORD are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But sinners stumble and fall along the way. Wise are those who know the paths of… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 11/2/2020
The Point Is … Periodically 10/29/2020
by James Collins “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23 I understand people today don’t believe in spanking kids, but I was raised in a different time. Spanking was a daily occurrence for me. Corporal punishment was still in the… Continue reading The Point Is … Periodically 10/29/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 10/26/2020
by Jim Hughes Hosea 10:12 Plant the good seeds of righteousness and you will harvest a crop of my love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the LORD, that he may come and shower righteousness on you. When you live in righteousness you will… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 10/26/2020
The Point Is … Better Late Than Never 10/22/2020
by James Collins “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 Over the years, I have been blessed to receive many letters from readers. Many of those letters asked questions. One reader wrote, “Dear Pastor James, you… Continue reading The Point Is … Better Late Than Never 10/22/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 10/19/2020
by Jim Hughes Dan. 9:4 I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “ O Lord, you are a great and awesome God! You always fulfill your promises of unfailing love to those who love you and keep your commands.” Do you really believe it? Do you believe that God always fulfills… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 10/19/2020