Author Archives: Pastor Darvin
What are you doing here in a cave?
1 Kings 19:9 (NIV) “There he [Elijah] went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Elijah became discouraged when the wicked Queen Jezebel sent an army to kill him. And so, he hid in … Continue reading
Coming out
2 Corinthians 6:17-18 (NLT2) 17 Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the LORD. Don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you. 18 And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the LORD Almighty.”
Blessed
Genesis 5:1-2 (NLT2) This is the written account of the descendants of Adam. When God created human beings, he made them to be like himself. 2 He created them male and female, and he blessed them and called them “human.” He gave us our identities and blessed us all. — … Continue reading
Treasure House
Matthew 6:20-21 (NLT2) 20 Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. 21 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Looking for a good place to store your treasures? Make sure they are … Continue reading
Slow to anger
Psalm 86:15 (NLT2) But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. We are all made in the image of God. But, we lose the clarity of His image when we so readily yield to our angry impulses. … Continue reading
Get ready–He’s coming soon.
1 Peter 1:13 (NLT2) So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.
Be like great planted oaks
Isaiah 61:1-3 (NLT2) 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, for the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. 2 He has … Continue reading
Be ye teachers of the word, and not hearers only
James 1:22 (KJV) But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 2 Timothy 2:2 (NLT2) You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to … Continue reading
God’s justice, laced with His kindness
Psalm 145:17 (NLT2) The LORD is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness.
The time may be closer than you think
Mark 1:15 (NLT2) “The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!”