There is something compelling about a person who is absolutely confident, convinced, or persuaded that something is accurate and true. It’s the kind of confidence that is unshakable and unmovable. There is nothing life can throw at you that w…
Don’t know what to pray? Not a problem, the Holy Spirit, your helper and intercessor, knows exactly what you need and knows how to pray in accordance with the will of your Abba Father. Now that’s good news because there are days when you…
I had lunch this week with a brother who, as a teen, stood on the shore watching Pastor Chuck Smith and hippie evangelist Lonnie Frisbee baptize hundreds of young people at Pirate’s Cove Beach. It opened the door for him to eventually hear th…
The Good News of Jesus Christ is still just as fresh and transforming to me today as it was when I believed, received, and gave my life to Him at the age of 18. There is fresh faith, fresh power, fresh wind, fresh oil, fresh fire, and fresh hope av…
Backing out of our recently deep-cleaned garage, prompted an enthusiastic conversation. Topic? How decluttering and simplifying takes focus, effort, and intentionality. It applies to all areas of life, especially our faith. Oh, the things that exci…
As I shuffled toward the coffee maker early this morning, I paused and whispered, “Good Morning Holy Spirit.” No fanfare, no theatrics, no drama. A wave of quiet confidence slowly washed over me, rising from the place of trusting His me…
As you begin a new week, spend a few moments with this beautiful psalm of David. Make this your prayer for the coming week which will bring opportunities for growth, development, and sharpening. He will show you the way and you will find great joy i…
Do you desire peace of mind and heart? Trusting in God and fixing your thoughts on Him produces the whole, complete, and total peace you seek. Rest in this promise and watch what God will do. - Pastor Jimmy
All it takes is a one taste to know this is going to bring joy, wonder, and delight. Take the first step toward Him this morning, taste and see that the Lord is good. Have an amazing TGiS! - Pastor Jimmy
More sound counsel from James that we, as followers of Jesus, should employ in our daily interactions on both small and larger issues. Can you imagine what this world would be like if the news media, politicians, entertainment industry, and everyone…
It was a dramatic showdown, the prophet prayed and called down fire from heaven. Instead of a victory lap, Elijah’s next move was to run across a desert in terror, praying for God to take his life. Even so, Elijah was considered a righteous m…
There are some verses that seem to hide in the sheer magnitude of scriptures in the Bible. In fact, there are over 31,000 verses in the Old and New Testaments combined and yet, the Holy Spirit can direct you to the exact verse you need just when you…
You’ve heard, “It more blessed to give than receive.” Something happens in your soul when you do good for others. You align with God’s heart for people when you are intentional in helping others along the journey. There will…
It’s Monday and Spring is in the air. You will encounter challenges and opportunities. You will be required to make decisions, most small, some significant. God’s encouragement to young Joshua can be your encouragement as well.Moses&rsqu…
I had the honor of officiating my third funeral of the year yesterday and I will have another service to perform in about ten days. For me, the veil (separation) between heaven and earth is getting thinner and thinner. When Jesus released his spiri…
I say this simple phrase every day, “I get to do this!” It’s a reminder that I should never take for granted what God has called me to do. It doesn’t mean there are not difficulties and disappointments. There are things abou…
I was done. It felt like the wheels had fallen off. I was hurt, frustrated, saddened, and damaged with no clear course of action. As I was driving, I began to cry out to God. I wasn’t complaining, I needed His counsel, help, and direction. I …
I had invited Dr. Jack Taylor to speak at my church and he accepted. Now in his late 70’s, he carried himself with such grace and dignity. He was a General in the Kingdom of God and I was awestruck. He carried two books, his bible and a book b…
The moment I find myself striving, straining, and laboring in any endeavor is the moment I realize I have bypassed the Holy Spirit and, once again, taken the reins of my life. The result is anxiety, exhaustion, and fatigue. The recipe for living wi…
Things come at you pretty fast in this world. News, information, misinformation, chatter, noise, gossip, negativity and slander roll over you like an avalanche screaming down a mountain. In Paul’s encouraging letter to the fledgling church in…
I remember watching Saturday morning cartoons on a small black and white TV with tin foil rabbit ears. Today, I enjoy watching movies in 4k on an LED television. The difference is astounding. In the first century, mirrors were produced in Corinth. …
Things are off kilter in your life because you are a citizen of another kingdom. You spend time and energy trying to fit in this world and find peace, yet for the most part it’s elusive and short-lived. Your heart remembers Eden, your spirit …
Everyone has experienced the pain of rejection, betrayal, and abandonment at some point in their life. These have the potential to leave deep wounds in the soul and lead to chronic fear and anxiety.Soul wounds are real and must be given over to the …
It’s tempting to get involved and tangled up with the things of this world and to engage in earthbound causes and agendas. There are many warnings in the Scriptures about the dangers of having our focus solely on this world. The Bible is fill…
