Author Archives: Pastor Darvin

LORD, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. 18  You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them. Psalm 10:17-18 (NLT2)

A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God’s truth is attacked and yet would remain silent. John Calvin (1509-1564)

“The greatness of God rouses fear within us, but His goodness encourages us not to be afraid of Him. To fear and not be afraid—that is the paradox of faith.” — A. W. Tozer 14  Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus … Continue reading →

1  If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2  If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as … Continue reading →

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. 1 Chronicles 16:11 (NIV)

1  The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; 2  it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will … Continue reading →

The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. John 10:3 (NIV) [ I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. Psalm … Continue reading →

 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. Proverbs 15:30 (NIV)

And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. Hebrews 13:12 (NIV)

 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.” Matthew 6:1 (NIV)