Devotionals
Earth is temporary. Eternity is forever.
For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. (Hebrews 13:14 NLT) My life on earth is limited to just a few years. So, what will I do with that? There are only two kinds of investments we make with our lives. Each decision, each conversation, each pursuit in life either benefits Earth or Eternity. Often I find myself concerned with (or even consumed by) earthly things – bills, college decisions for my kids, home repair, work situations, etc.). If I’m not careful… Read More
My Soul’s Anchor
…it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. (Hebrews 6:18-19 NLT) God cannot lie. He is truth. Therefore, every promise that He has made concerning my life comes with absolute certainty. My boldness is not based on my worthiness of His promises, but on His faithfulness to do what He said He would do. It is THAT hope –… Read More
Rest, my soul.
Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me. (Psalms 116:7 NLT) The triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – created us in His image as triune beings. Each of us is a spirit who has a soul, and who lives in a body. Therefore, true health in a person’s life is only attained when our total being is functioning properly. My SPIRIT was made perfect when I put my faith is Jesus Christ. “Old things have passed away, and all things have become… Read More
A Father’s Influence – a tribute to my dad
My parents got married while they were both in college. Shortly thereafter they discovered they were expecting a child. My dad was playing intramural football when he got the word that my mom was in labor. They got to the hospital, where my mom was taken care of and my dad was given a gown, hair net, and gloves in order to be allowed in the birthing room. Coming out gowned, netted, and gloved into the waiting room to let his family and friends know that the time had come, my dad… Read More
The Privilege of Suffering
For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. (Philippians 1:29 NLT) I have never been imprisoned for my faith in Jesus Christ. I have never been beaten, or had my kids taken from me, because of my Christianity. But I have suffered. Christians around the world know the sting of suffering for Christ. Some face daily hardship, legal risks, and potential death. Others face skepticism, scrutiny, and the slow, agonizing “pulling away” of friends who no longer want to… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 