Author Archives: Pastor Darvin

King Solomon spoke of “a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:4 (NIV) His thoughts cover the spectrum of emotions that we face today and in the days to come. Sorrow over those suffering and dying as our … Continue reading →

“I have prayed hundreds, if not thousands, of times for the Lord to heal me—and he finally healed me of the need to be healed.” —Tim Hansel “I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 (NIV)

“I knew of a young man who was hospitalized and forced to lie quietly for a time. He said to his father, “Dad, bring my smart phone or tablet to keep me busy. Otherwise I just have to lie here and think.” Then he added something telling about the nature … Continue reading →

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) “Most of us, in our desire for meaningful faith, seem to be saying to God: ‘Show me, and I’ll believe!’ This approach never works. God has made it very … Continue reading →

1 Peter 1:6-7 6 So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. 7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more … Continue reading →

Matthew 28:6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. (NKJV) Easter means—hope prevails over despair. Jesus reigns as Lord of Lords and King of Kings… Easter says to us that despite everything to the contrary, his will for … Continue reading →

For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin– Romans 6:6 (NIV) Earlier this week, Francis Chan implored church members to repent and get right with God, and … Continue reading →

Matthew 27:38 “Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right and one on His left.” (NIV) So who were those two robbers anyway? You know them well. They are all of us. Some mock Christ while others repent and acknowledge Him as Lord and Savior. Everyone, one way … Continue reading →

Psalm 66:10 “For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver.” (NIV) Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God!” (NRSV) In Psalm 66:10, we are reminded that the trials of life can make us better people, especially if those trials bring us closer to God. … Continue reading →

Hebrews 6:13-15 (NIV) 13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, 14 saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” 15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. God’s … Continue reading →