Author Archives: Pastor Darvin

John 5:24 (NASB)   “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life. ” “God does not justify us because we are worthy, but by … Continue reading →

James 2:13 (NASB)  For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment. We do pray for mercy; /And that same prayer doth teach us all to render / The deeds of mercy. — William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Edythe Draper, Draper’s Book of Quotations for the … Continue reading →

1 John 2:2 (NLT2) He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. A great many people are trying to make peace, but that has already been done. God has not left it for us to do; all … Continue reading →

Psalm 145:18 (NLT2) The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on Him in truth. God gives us the will wherewith to will, and the power to use it, and the help needed to supplement the power… but we ourselves must will the … Continue reading →

1 Peter 5:7 (NLT2)  Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

Hebrews 10:19-22 (NLT2) 19  And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. 20  By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. 21  And since we have a great … Continue reading →

1 Thessalonians 1:6 (NLT2) So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord. “If you have no joy in your religion, there’s a leak in your Christianity somewhere.” — … Continue reading →

Isaiah 61:3 (NLT2)  To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. So let it … Continue reading →

Psalm 16:11 (TEV) You will show me the path that leads to life; your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever. God works continually, a thousand joys he would pour into you at once, if suffer it you could.   Angelus Silesius Edythe Draper, Draper’s Book of … Continue reading →

Deuteronomy 4:7 (TEV)   “No other nation, no matter how great, has a god who is so near when they need him as the LORD our God is to us. He answers us whenever we call for help.” With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the … Continue reading →