Devotions from Pastor RJ

“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...

“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...