Devotions from Pastor RJ

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ I have read more articles and books about how to be healthier in our lives. One facet of all this...

“Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.”” ‭‭John‬ ‭21‬:‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬ In the gospels, there are more than just a few incidents where Jesus told others to follow him. We know about the twelve he chose to be...

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬ We have an epidemic going on in our lives and it seems to be affecting young and old alike. We have created a life for ourselves that has no margin and space for...

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ The world today has one huge problem, they don’t recognize the real truth in life, in creation, in...

“Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”...

““I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭25‬ ‭NIV‬‬ There so many truly amazing things about our God, but his ability and desire to forgive us is on top of my list. When we think of all...

“You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of human beings.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭7‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ There is one thing that can help dictate to us how successful and productive our lives are, our self worth! Many of us have a very low estimate of what we are truly...

“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will...

“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.” ‭‭James‬...

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭6‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ I truly believe that deep down inside, we all want to be happy in our lives. In order to find happiness, we must...