Devotionals
When Did We Stop Fearing God?
Safe?” said Mr. Beaver; “don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you. C.S. Lewis portrayed Aslan the Lion as being kind, but not tame. The Chronicles of Narnia allegorically tell the Gospel story. Man tends to view God in one of two extremes – either He is a vengeful, angry God or a passive, loving God who allows everyone to win in the end. Yet God revealed Himself as being both a God of… Read More
Know What You Believe
Entering into this year I sensed God calling me (and our church) to “dig deep and lay strong foundations of faith.” In response to that prompting we have committed ourselves to a diligent study of God’s word, to know what we believe and why we believe it. When Paul came to Berea he found a group of people who not only received the word he brought, but also examined the Scriptures for themselves. As a result, many people placed their faith in Jesus Christ. …for they received the word with great eagerness,… Read More
Life Changes When We Pray
It was a turning point for Peter. It was a turning point for the church. It was a turning point for mankind. In a city called Joppa, God made it very clear that His Son had come not only to save Jews, but to save all people. It was a pivotal point in church history, and it was the direct result of Peter spending time in prayer. On the next day, as they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour to… Read More
Your Window of Opportunity
I’m convinced that God often gives us opportunities that appear insignificant, but, when taken advantage of, lead to significant blessing. These windows of opportunity are often accompanied by the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit, opening our eyes to a situation and prompting us to take action. Philip sensed such an opportunity in Acts 8:29. Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.” (Acts 8:29 NASB) Philip could have easily talked himself out of this prompting. Why would such a high ranking person in this chariot listen to… Read More
Prayer is a Banner of Protection
We underestimate the power of prayer. So it came about when Moses held his hand up, that Israel prevailed, and when he let his hand down, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands were heavy. Then they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other. Thus his hands were steady until the sun set. So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. (Exodus 17:11-13 NASB) The people of… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 