Devotions from Pastor RJ
Do You Possess Faith?
“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...
Confident People
“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...
Words of Affirmation
“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...
Be Considerate of Others
“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...
Impact of Fear on Relationships
“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...
True Value
“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...
You Are Loved!
“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...
You Are Forgiven
“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...
God Accepts Those Who Believe
“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...
What Does the Master Say About You?
““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...