by Jim Hughes Matt. 14:24-27 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had arisen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came to them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him, they screamed in terror, thinking he was… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 1/10/2022
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Verse of the Day and Devotional 1/6/2022
Send to Kindle January 6 2022 Scripture It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1 NIV Devotion Our verse of the day is an admonition addressing a group of people in the Galatian church. They… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotional 1/6/2022
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 1/3/2022
by Jim Hughes Matt. 14:29b-30a So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he looked around at the high waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Instantly Jesus reached out his hand and grabbed him. When you… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 1/3/2022
Verse of the Day and Devotional 12/30/2021
Send to Kindle December 30, 2021 Scripture When the water in the skin was gone, she put the child under one of the bushes. Then she went and sat down opposite him a good way off, about the distance of a bowshot, for she said, ‘Let me not look on the death of the child.’… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotional 12/30/2021
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/27/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 14:25-29a About three o’clock in the morning, Jesus came to them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him, they screamed in terror, thinking he was a ghost. But Jesus spoke to them at once, “It’s all right,” he said, “I am here! Don’t be afraid.” Then Peter… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/27/2021
Verse of the Day and Devotion 12/23/2021
Send to Kindle December 23, 2021 Scripture God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect. – 2 Samuel 22:33 NKJV Devotion Our verse for today is part of a song of praise and thanksgiving that David wrote early in his reign over Israel. The song is almost identical to Psalm 18. God… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotion 12/23/2021
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/20/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 13:11-12 Then he explained to them, “You have been permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others have not. To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But to those who are… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/20/2021
Verse of the Day and Devotional 12/16/2021
Send to Kindle December 16, 2021 Scripture Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. – 1 John 4:8 ERV Devotion I read a story of an interesting experience that happened in a church. One Sunday morning, parishioners quickly ushered themselves to a special service. Excitement was in the air and… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotional 12/16/2021
Verse of the Day and Devotional 12/9/2021
Send to Kindle December 9, 2021 Scripture Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. – Romans 12:11 NIV Devotion What does it mean to have zeal? It means to have a fervent and eager desire for something. It means to be intense, enthusiastic, and passionate about something. Zeal is something… Continue reading Verse of the Day and Devotional 12/9/2021
Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/6/2021
by Jim Hughes Matt. 12:30 “Anyone who isn’t helping me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me.” Is what you are doing with your life helping or hindering the cause of Christ? In light of Jesus’ statement, we are doing one or the other. This should… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems from Pastor Jim 12/6/2021