Author Archives: Pastor Darvin

Deuteronomy 26:18 (NLT2) The LORD has declared today that you are his people, his own special treasure, just as he promised, and that you must obey all his commands. “Obedience to revealed truth guarantees guidance in matters unrevealed.” — Erwin W. Lutzer Edythe Draper, Draper’s Book of Quotations for the Christian … Continue reading →

Isaiah 40:30-31 (NIV) 30  Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31  but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. This … Continue reading →

Psalm 107:1-3 (NLT2) 1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. 2 Has the LORD redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies. 3 For he has gathered the exiles from many lands, from east and west, … Continue reading →

Colossians 3:15 (NLT2)  And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Thank you, dear God / For all you have given me / For all you have taken away … Continue reading →

Psalm 138:1-5 (NLT2) 1  I give you thanks, O LORD, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods. 2  I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor … Continue reading →

Hebrews 12:28 (NLT2)  Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. Thanksgiving is a busy time–time for family, friends and oh so much amazing food.  But, it is all about God and remembering to … Continue reading →

Luke 11:28 (HCSB) He said, “Even more, those who hear the word of God and keep it are blessed!” If for one whole day, quietly and determinedly, we were to give ourselves up to the ownership of Jesus and to obeying his orders, we should be amazed at its close … Continue reading →

1 John 2:3 (HCSB)  This is how we are sure that we have come to know Him: by keeping His commands. Faith and obedience are bound up in the same bundle. He that obeys God, trusts God; and he that trusts God, obeys God. — Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) Edythe … Continue reading →

Psalm 119:163 (TLB)  How I hate all falsehood, but how I love your laws. Hate and anger are terrible things.  Rid them from your lives, only retaining your hate of lies and your anger at the things that displease God.  Pastor Darvin

1 John 1:7 (TLB)   But if we are living in the light of God’s presence, just as Christ does, then we have wonderful fellowship and joy with each other, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from every sin. Step inside the Light of Jesus Christ today!  … Continue reading →