Devotionals
Double Blessing Comes from Double Obedience
And the Lord restored Job’s losses when he prayed for his friends. Indeed the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. (Job 42:10 NKJV) Job’s character is evidenced neither by his material wealth, nor his suffering, both of which he had in abundance. There are those who believe that wealth is a sure sign of God’s favor on a person’s life; and, although it is true that. God desires to bless His people, one’s wealth is not necessarily proof of their integrity. On the other hand, there are people… Read More
The Unforgivable Sin
“Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin” — for they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.” (Mark 3:28-30 ESV) I have had many people come to me with sincere concern over friends and family members whom they feared had committed the “unpardonable sin” of blaspheming the Holy Spirit. One summer my brother spent some time with some of our cousins. Late one… Read More
Three Pastors I Most Admire
I’m not aware of it’s origin or initiator, but I think it is wonderful that October has been designated as “Pastor’s Appreciation Month.” As pastors, my wife and I have been overwhelmingly blessed by the cards, gifts, and words of encouragement that have come from our New Hope family over the past several weeks, particularly as we recently celebrated twenty years of ministry at New Hope Worship Center! As grateful as I am for the honor I have received during Pastor’s Appreciation Month, I am grateful for those whom I have had… Read More
Someone to Settle the Conflict
And all the assembly fell silent, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul as they related what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. (Acts 15:12 ESV) Conflict. There’s no such thing as a life without conflict. Conflict arises in marriages and among families. Conflict can be found on the job and in business meetings. Conflict occurs in traffic jams and holiday shopping. Even the innocence of childhood can be interrupted by conflict, as each child says, “Mine!” The fact that conflict can also be found in the… Read More
How to Be and Stay Filled with the Holy Spirit
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. (Acts 4:31 ESV) Prayer is the catalyst for being and remaining filled with the Holy Spirit. After declaring healing to a lame man, Peter and John were threatened by the High Priest not to invoke the name of Jesus ever again. They responded by gathering with other believers and calling on Jesus through prayer. They did not pray… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 