by Jim Hughes Ps. 81:10 For it was I, the LORD your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth, and I will fill it with good things. Is your mouth open? Are you waiting and wanting the Lord to fill it? The image that comes to my mind… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 7/31/2023
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Verse of the Day and Devotion 7/27/2023
Send to Kindle July 27th, 2023 Scripture Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotion 7/27/2023
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 7/24/2023
by Jim Hughes Ps. 75:3 When the earth quakes and the people live in turmoil, I am the one who keeps its foundations firm. I warned the proud, “Stop your boasting!” I told the wicked, “Don’t raise your fists! Don’t lift your fists in defiance at the heavens or speak with rebellious arrogance.”… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 7/24/2023
Verse of the Day and Devotion 7/20/2023
Send to Kindle July 20th, 2023 Scripture When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. – Proverbs 11:2-3 ESV Devotion Since a young age, God has to put me in a leadership role in sports, school, ministry,… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotion 7/20/2023
Verse of the Day and Devotion 7/13/2023
Send to Kindle July 13th, 2023 Scripture He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes, placing them in seats of honor. – 1 Samuel 2:8 NLT Devotion The first and second chapters of 1 Samuel tell the story of Hannah. Chapter 1 tells us that… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotion 7/13/2023
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 7/10/2023
by Jim Hughes Ps. 66:16-19 Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he did for me. For I cried out to him for help, praising him as I spoke. If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, my LORD would not have listened. But… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 7/10/2023
Verse of the Day and Devotion 7/6/2023
Send to Kindle July 6th, 2023 Scripture But Paul told the army officer and the other soldiers, “If these men do not stay in the ship, you will lose all hope of survival.” – Acts 27:31 ERV Devotion Several days of torrential rain, wind and waves had passed over the Alexandrian ship in which Paul and… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotion 7/6/2023
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 7/3/2023
by Jim Hughes Ps. 66:18 If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, my Lord would not have listened. But God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer. God always hears the confession of a sincere soul. He lovingly waits for us to confess our sin. He longs for us… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 7/3/2023
Verse of the Day and Devotion 6/29/2023
Send to Kindle June 29th, 2023 Scripture Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel. – Daniel 1:9 NIV Devotion Daniel is a good example of what the favor of God can accomplish. Daniel was one of the young men of Judah’s royal family and other noble families who had… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotion 6/29/2023
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 6/26/2023
by Jim Hughes Ps. 66:16 Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he did for me. Dear friend, may I take the liberty today to tell you what the Lord has done for me? The Lord refused to give up on me. He pursued me and… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 6/26/2023