Author Archives: Pastor Darvin

Believing is seeing, and not the other way around. For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29 (ESV)

Rejoice always! 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (HCSB)

Take the time to grow in faith. Pray. Read God’s Word–and apply it to your life. Worship and praise Him constantly. As you engage in these things, you will be amazed how the Holy Spirit will strengthen you as your gradually ripen in the faith and take on the image … Continue reading →

Matthew 22:37-40 (NLT2) 37  Jesus replied, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ 38  This is the first and greatest commandment. 39  A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40  The entire law and all the … Continue reading →

The LORD is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? Psalm 27:1 (NLT2)

 God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. Psalm 18:30 (NLT2) What is Christian perfection? Loving God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. John Wesley (1703-1791)Edythe Draper, Draper’s Book of Quotations for the Christian … Continue reading →

 I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. 1 Corinthians 15:3 (NLT2) The Holy Scriptures tell us what we could never learn any other way: they tell us what we … Continue reading →

 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. James 1:21 (NLT2) A man who loves his wife will love her letters and her photographs because they … Continue reading →

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT2) America has more things than … Continue reading →

Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. Psalm 119:165 (NLT2)