by Jim Hughes Jer. 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says, “Let not the wise man gloat in his wisdom, or the mighty man in his might, or the rich man in his riches. Let them boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the LORD who… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 3/2/2020
Tag: Faith
The Point is … A Friend To The End 2/27/2020
by James Collins “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 “Chappy,” Mike said. “Do you ever wonder what comes after this?” “After what?” I asked. “The Army?” “No. Have you ever thought about what happens after you die?” “Yes.” “Are you… Continue reading The Point is … A Friend To The End 2/27/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/24/2020
by Jim Hughes Jer. 8:20 “The harvest is finished, and the summer is gone,” the people cry, “yet we are not saved!” There is coming a time very soon in which there will be world cry similar to this. When Jesus comes to take the church out of the world, the world will… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/24/2020
The Point is … He Has Made Me Glad, Ungh… 2/20/2020
by James Collins “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3 I like to work in my yard. I like to work in my yard because it is good exercise. I like to work in my yard because it… Continue reading The Point is … He Has Made Me Glad, Ungh… 2/20/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/17/2020
by Jim Hughes Jer. 7:24 “But my people would not listen to me. They kept on doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backwards instead of forward.” We need to think about what the Lord is saying to His people here. Although in this context the… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/17/2020
The Point is … Close the Gate 2/13/2020
by James Collins “And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.” Isaiah 46:4 “Help me! Help me!” he screamed. My friend, Bob Jackson, and I had just walked into… Continue reading The Point is … Close the Gate 2/13/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/10/2020
by Jim Hughes Jer. 5:23-25 “But my people have stubborn and rebellious hearts. They have turned against me and have chosen to practice idolatry. They do not say from the heart, ‘Let us live in awe of the LORD our God, for he gives us rain each spring and fall, assuring us of… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/10/2020
The Point is … She’s That “Nothing” When People Ask Me What I’m Thinking About 2/6/2020
by James Collins “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” Ephesians 5:25 My wife, Amanda, and I have a major anniversary coming up this year. She has been good for me. Yet, somehow, I am afraid that people have not realized that I have… Continue reading The Point is … She’s That “Nothing” When People Ask Me What I’m Thinking About 2/6/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/3/2020
by Jim Hughes Jer. 5:20-22a “Make this announcement to Israel and to Judah: Listen, you foolish and senseless people—who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. Do you have no respect for me? Why do you not tremble in my presence? Most have eyes to see and… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/3/2020
The Point is … The Warning 1/30/2020
by James Collins “What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.” Romans 7:7 “Get out of the car,” the police officer said. As I was… Continue reading The Point is … The Warning 1/30/2020