by James Collins “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 But I don’t want a dog,” I said. My wife persisted, “Well, I do. Besides, you are gone most of the time. A dog would be good company for me while you’re… Continue reading The Point is … Worthless 10/1/2020
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Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 9/28/2020
by Jim Hughes Dan. 5:27 Tekel means “weighed”—you have been weighed on the balances and have failed the test. This verse first spoke to me very early in my Christian walk. The Lord spoke to me about how I was doing in my faith walk. I had to take a serious look at… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 9/28/2020
The Point Is … WOW! 9/24/2020
by James Collins “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.” Philippians 2:9 I grew up in the country. One of the funny things about country people is they often name their children multiple, crazy names. You can’t be country unless you have at least two or three… Continue reading The Point Is … WOW! 9/24/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 9/21/2020
by Jim Hughes Dan. 3:25 “Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire. They aren’t even hurt by the flames! And the fourth looks like a divine being!” I can only imagine what Nebuchadnezzar must have thought when he saw four people walking around in a fire that… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 9/21/2020
The Point Is … I Once Was Blind 9/17/2020
by James Collins “He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see” John 9:25 Many years ago, a family moved to a little Southern town. There were three children in the family, two older daughters and a little boy.… Continue reading The Point Is … I Once Was Blind 9/17/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 9/14/2020
by Jim Hughes Dan. 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power. Your Majesty can be sure that we… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 9/14/2020
The Point Is … Nothing to Fear 9/3/2020
by James Collins “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 My dog, Socks, is a Miniature Schnauzer. We named him Socks because he is black, but his feet are white. He is a little dog, but he… Continue reading The Point Is … Nothing to Fear 9/3/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 8/31/2020
by Jim Hughes Dan. 1:8 But Daniel made up his mind not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief official for permission to eat other things instead. Daniel did not wait until he was faced with temptation before he decided whether… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 8/31/2020
The Point Is … Did You Hear That Voice? 8/27/2020
by James Collins “Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come?” Isaiah 42:23 I have been trying to learn to use my cell phone. However, there are many buttons and apps – I have no idea what most of them do. The other day, I… Continue reading The Point Is … Did You Hear That Voice? 8/27/2020
Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 8/24/2020
by Jim Hughes Ezek. 37:4-6 Then he said to me, “Speak to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to the word of the LORD! This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Look! I am going to breathe into you and make you live again! I will put flesh and muscles on you… Continue reading Weekly Devotional: Gems From Pastor Jim 8/24/2020