Devotions from Pastor RJ

“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭29‬ ‭NLT‬‬ One of the most powerful tools we have in our relationships are the words we speak. Words...

“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬-‭15‬...

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ One of the great desires of mankind is building and having relationships with others. We are hard wired to have others in our lives just like...

“Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Everyone has a different set of...

“For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the Lord, who has mercy on you.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭54‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ There are two royal commands from our Lord: love...

“Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬ ‭ Has there been a time when you thought about a past mistake in your life? You wonder if indeed that past sin has been dealt with or is...

“So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ The greatest act of God is his work to grant us who are lost salvation through his grace. From the very moment of the fall of mankind, God was...

““The master was full of praise. ‘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 ‭25‬:‭21‬ ‭NLT‬‬ We are all put on this earth...

“being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭3‬:‭24‬ ‭KJV‬‬ How often are we given something special in our lives and we fail to truly enjoy it? We set the something special aside for only the best occasions yet it...

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬-‭29‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Many of us carry way too much burden in...