Devotions from Pastor RJ

“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭51‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ One of the greatest needs of mankind is the ability to recognize our deep and profound need for forgiveness. Volumes have been written...

“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬ ‭NLT‬‬ When I was growing up my father often spoke about having a good work ethic. When you did something, you worked hard and put in a good...

“Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬ There are many people who live their lives in sections. This...

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Ever think...

“You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror.” ‭‭James‬ ‭2‬:‭19‬ ‭NLT‬‬ I have read the New Testament several times and I am yet to find where Jesus tells us that faith comes by...

“Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Have you ever been in the swamp? A place where you are...

“Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.”” ‭‭James‬ ‭2‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬ I am a firm believer that we are doing way too much...

“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭42‬:‭5‬, ‭8‬...

“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?” ‭‭James‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬ There are potentially millions of people who profess their faith in God but who might not really...

“For we live by believing and not by seeing. Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NLT Have you ever meet a confident person? No I really mean...