Author Archives: Pastor Darvin

The Real Political Reform that is Needed:

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:

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

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Reasonable Faith

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.

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.

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.

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

“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!

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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Things haven’t changed very much, have they?

“Violence is a lie, for it goes against the truth of our faith, the truth of our humanity. Violence destroys what it claims to defend: the dignity, the life, the freedom of human beings. Violence is a crime against humanity for it destroys the very fabric of society.” Pope John … Continue reading

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Procrastination

Luke 9:59-62 59  He said to another man, “Follow me.” But the man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” 60  Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61  Still another said, “I will … Continue reading

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