Monthly Archives: February 2019

Proverbs 12:16 (NIV)  A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Willingness to suffer for Jesus’ sake—this is what we have lost from the Christian church. We want our Easter to come without the necessity of a Good Friday. We forget that before the Redeemer could rise and sing among His brethren He must first bow His head and suffer among … Continue reading →

Psalm 27:1 (NIV)  The LORD is my light and my salvation– whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life– of whom shall I be afraid?

Old movies offer some powerful lessons—lessons that our generation could easily miss. “Prisoner of Zenda,” for example, a movie released in 1937, portrays the intense and genuine love between a princess and a commoner. He pleads for her to run away with him, but by her strength and depth of … Continue reading →

Psalm 16:7 (NIV)   I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. Our heart oft times wakes when we sleep, and God can speak to that, either by words, by proverbs, by signs and similitudes, as well as if one was awake. – … Continue reading →

Psalm 20:6 (NIV) Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand.

Mark 1:15 (NIV)   “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” The Kingdom of God is as near to you as His Word–Read it and get near to Him.  — Pastor Darvin

Titus 2:7 (NIV)  In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity.

Our trouble is that we think of ourselves as being alone. Let us correct the error by thinking of ourselves as standing by the bank of a full flowing river; then let us think of that river as being none else but God Himself. We glance to our left and … Continue reading →

Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) 14  For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15  But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.