Devotions from Pastor RJ
The Power of Friendship
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 NIV Have you had times where you needed a real friend? A person who was there for you no matter the circumstances and sought only to comfort you in your struggles. I...
The Blind Will See!
“Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”” John 9:35 NIV In this chapter of the gospel of John, the story is told how Jesus healed a blind man. What is so amazing about the story is how the...
Lord’s Strength!
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29 NIV Strength and power have long been two attributes that we associate with the ability to accomplish tasks and to be able to overcome trials in our lives. Our society values...
God’s Love Knows No Bounds.
“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” Psalms 103:11-12 NIV I know very few people who do not measure the events...
Comes a Time We Praise!
“The living, the living—they praise you, as I am doing today; parents tell their children about your faithfulness.” Isaiah 38:19 NIV I have had a day where I saw the goodness of compassion, the satisfaction of friendship and the joy of sharing. I witnessed the...
When We Realize the Truth!
“Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.”” John 6:68-69 NIV In the journey of learning and seeking wisdom, every now and then we run...
Take Refuge in His Word!
“As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” Psalms 18:30 NIV There will come a time when we will need something much greater than ourselves. Something that provides the foundation, the wisdom we need...
We Need A Little Child Like Awe in Our Lives!
“Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”” Luke 5:26 NIV Does life seem to be mundane and lifeless, filled with what seems to be one boring day after another? Our world has done a...
How Do We Finish?
“The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:7-8 We e all know that the things of this world come to an end. The Roman...
We are All Welcome!
“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”” Romans 8:14-15 NLT...