Author Archives: Pastor Darvin

“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down, you can’t see something that’s above you.” C. S. Lewis (1898-1963)

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”—Philippians 4:19 John Wilbur Chapman was educated at Oberlin o, Lane Seminary, and received a doctorate from Heidelberg University. He held pastorates in Ohio, New York, Indiana, and Pennsylvania and was one of the most … Continue reading →

“God doesn’t always smooth the path, but sometimes He puts springs in the wagon.” — Marshall Lucas

“It has seemed to me fit and proper that [the gifts of God] should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged with one heart and one voice by the whole American people. I do, therefore, invite my fellow citizens… to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as … Continue reading →

A. W. Tozer: “How are we going to escape fear, when there are legitimate dangers that lie all around us? Well, here’s what the man of God says: “Don’t be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God … Continue reading →

“Revival and blessing come to the church when we stop looking at a picture of God and look at God Himself. Revival comes when, no longer satisfied just to know about a God in history, we meet the conditions of finding Him in living, personal experience….Modern mankind can go everywhere, … Continue reading →

“The greatest excuse given to me by people in every country for not becoming Christians is the division among Christians today.” Billy Graham (1918-2018)Draper’s Book of Quotations for the Christian World.

“The sins ye do by two and two, ye must pay for, one by one.”– Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) “What difference does it make to you what someone else becomes, or says, or does? You do not need to answer for others, only for yourself.”– Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380-1471)

Be pleased, O God, to grant unto me that great freedom of mind that will enable me to… manage the common affairs of life in such wise as not to misemploy or neglect the improvement of my talents; to be industrious without covetousness; diligent without anxiety; as exact in each … Continue reading →

“It is not my ability, but my response to God’s ability, that counts.” — Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) 1st Peter 4:11 “If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory … Continue reading →