Author Archives: Pastor Darvin

“I am the Good Shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.” John 10:14 (NIV) Faith has to do with things that are not seen, and hope with things that are not in hand. Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) If we have faith in the Good Shepherd–Jesus Christ–our hope … Continue reading →

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.” Hebrews 13:6 (NIV) I will not doubt, though all my ships at sea Come drifting home with broken masts and sails; I shall believe the hand which never fails, From seeming evil worketh good to … Continue reading →

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7 NIV) Why can you rely upon God in this way?–because “the LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.” (Nahum 1:7 NIV) All I have seen teaches … Continue reading →

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of … Continue reading →

“Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.” Psalm 119:175 (NIV) “Praise is the best auxiliary to prayer. He who most bears in mind what has been done for him by God will be most emboldened to ask for fresh gifts from above.” Andrew … Continue reading →

Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. James 5:13 (NIV) “You don’t learn to praise in a day, especially since you may have been complaining for years! New habits take time to develop. But you can begin today, … Continue reading →

Psalm 106:47 Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your Holy Name and glory in Your praise. (NIV) “Receive every day as a resurrection from death, as a new enjoyment of life… let your joyful heart praise and magnify … Continue reading →

Psalm 103:1-5 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; 3 Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; 4 Who redeems your life from the … Continue reading →

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. Proverbs 17:22 (NLT2)

For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far … Continue reading →