Devotions from Pastor RJ

“For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭29‬ ‭NLT‬‬ In all creation, only mankind was created in the image of God. What a great privilege this...

“Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ There are three phases of our life, the past, the present and the future. Within these three timeframes lies...

[Bible Journey] Who is wise and discerning? They will understand that God's path is the right path and they will walk in it. The book of Hosea ends with this truth - But those who rebel stumble. Hosea 14:9. How do they stumble? They spend many hours on things with...

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Anger of itself is not a sin. Even our Father in Heaven...

“The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’” Matthew 25:23 NLT We all make commitments in life. Some of them are thought...

“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.” Luke 16:10 NLT Life is made up of thousands of small details, small tasks that need to be...

“For by that one offering He forever made perfect those who are being made holy. And the Holy Spirit also testifies that this is so…. Hebrews 10:14-15 NLT We often hear people say they will engage, participate when the time is right. Now timing is important, but it...

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.” Galatians 6:9-10 NLT...

“Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.” 2 Timothy 2:3-4 NLT We are called to be servants as our Lord was a humble...

“Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you.” Psalms 37:4-5 NLT I remember when I was a young boy growing up in Pueblo, Colorado. There were many things that brought me joy...