Author Archives: Pastor Darvin

Tend to each others hearts

12  Beware then of your own hearts, dear brothers, lest you find that they, too, are evil and unbelieving and are leading you away from the living God. 13  Speak to each other about these things every day while there is still time so that none of you will become … Continue reading

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JOY TO THE WORLD!

8  Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9  And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10  Then the angel … Continue reading

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The Village Idiots

Luke 2:7 (TLB)  And she gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn. How much are we like the village inn?  — Pastor Darvin

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Give Praise and Honor to the Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:6 (TLB) 6  For unto us a child is born; unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder. These will be his royal titles: “Wonderful,” “Counselor,” “The Mighty God,” “The Everlasting Father,” “The Prince of Peace.” As we celebrate Christmas on Tuesday–remember to … Continue reading

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Making way

Matthew 3:3 (NASB)  For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet when he said, “THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!’” Will you do the same today for Jesus?

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Then, now and to come

2 Timothy 4:8 (NLT2)   And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing. . . . … Continue reading

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Delight of the Soul

Psalm 94:19 (NASB)  When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul. Anxious times cause us to feel so down and out.  But, when we cast our worries at the feet of Christ, despair turns to delight.  — Pastor Darvin

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Let God be your Christmas Light

1 John 1:5 (NASB)   This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. Christmas lights shine everywhere this time of Season.  But, always remember what those lights symbolize–the One True Light, Jesus … Continue reading

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Don’t be stressed out this Christmas

Philippians 4:6 (NLT2)   Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If only we would stop stressing out and turn to God–for He is here!  Christ the Babe has come and Christ the Holy One of … Continue reading

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The Light of Christmas is the Light of the World

John 12:46 (HCSB)  [Jesus said:]  “I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in darkness.” Only Christ can remove the darkness in the world and from within our hearts.  Pastor Darvin  

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