Author Archives: Pastor Darvin

It may be popular, but . . .

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Pastor Darvin

Mark 7:21-22 21  For from within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, 22  greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. (NIV) “The human heart is heretical by nature. Popular religious beliefs should be checked carefully against the Word of God, for they … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 11, 2020 by Pastor Darvin

3 John 1:2  Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. (NIV) “The meaning of earthly existence lies, not as we have grown used to thinking, in prospering, but in the development … Continue reading →

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The Real Political Reform that is Needed:

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Pastor Darvin

Psalm 138:4-5 May all the kings of the earth praise you, O LORD, when they hear the words of your mouth.  May they sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great. (NIV)

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Our guiding principle:

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Pastor Darvin

Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 (NIV)

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Reasonable Faith

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Pastor Darvin

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. (NIV) The current effort of so many religious leaders … Continue reading →

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We have to make the final step of repentance on our own.

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Pastor Darvin

2 Peter 3:9  The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (NIV) It is inherent in the nature of man that his will must be free. Made in the … Continue reading →

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In these troubled times, show the goodness of God to others.

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Pastor Darvin

Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me. Psalm 86:17 (NIV) “God does not comfort us to make us comfortable, but to make us comforters.” John Henry Jowett (1817-1893)

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Some things are so much better than others.

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Pastor Darvin

Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. Proverbs 17:1 (NIV)

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PRAY FOR HIS PEACE

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Pastor Darvin

“How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save?  Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrong? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds.” … Continue reading →

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True Peace and Joy!

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Pastor Darvin

Romans 14:17  For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.  (NIV) “The modern world has had far too little understanding of the art of keeping young. Its notion of progress has been to pile one … Continue reading →

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