Author Archives: Pastor Darvin

1 Peter 2:20 (NLT2)  Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. One of the “good” things that Peter speaks of here is the spreading of … Continue reading →

Proverbs 15:18 (NLT2)   A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them. A message to the White House and Congress?

1 Peter 2:11 (NLT2) Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. It is interesting that we, as Christians, are actually “temporary residents and foreigners” of this world.  The Bible is our “green card” that … Continue reading →

Titus 2:12 (NLT2)  And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God.

John 6:27 (NLT2) “But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval.”

Isaiah 1:18 (TLB)  “Come, let’s talk this over!” says the Lord; “no matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can take it out and make you as clean as freshly fallen snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I can make you white as wool!”

1 Timothy 1:5 (NLT2)   [The Apostle Paul’s Gospel Message was designed so] “that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.”

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)   Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hope thinks nothing is too difficult; despair tells us that difficulty is unsurmountable. –adapted from Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Edythe Draper, Draper’s Book of Quotations for the Christian World, … Continue reading →

Mark 8:34-38 (NIV) 34  Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35  For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his … Continue reading →

Zephaniah 3:5 (NLT2)  But the LORD is still there in the city, and he does no wrong. Day by day he hands down justice, and he does not fail. But the wicked know no shame. “God’s mill grinds slow, but sure.” — George Herbert (1593-1633) Edythe Draper, Draper’s Book of … Continue reading →