Devotions from Pastor RJ

“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...

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ One of my favorite stories about Jesus is the one that takes place in the boat with his...

“and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭19‬-‭20‬...

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV The way we are taught is that...

“At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place. The people were looking for him and when they came to where he was, they tried to keep him from leaving them. But he said, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is...