A collection of devotions from our former much loved Pastor, Lew Newkirk. Though he is now with the Lord, these devotions are timeless lessons that still encourage and teach.
“Just as the Father loved me, I also loved you. Remain within the sphere of the love which is mine. If my commandments you keep, you will remain within the sphere of my love, just as I have kept the commandments of my Father and am remaining within the sphere of His love. These things have I spoken to you that the…
Fact 1: God is love. He is not just loving…He IS love.. it is the essence of His moral nature. Fact 2: God loves His Son who is the original and eternal object of His love. Fact 3: God loves those who are in Christ (born-again believers). Fact 4: God loves the world and each person in it. (Thank you, R. A.Torrey!)…
Most of the Psalms are very personal and deal with everyday life but did you ever consider reading the Psalms for their historical or theological value? They tell us information about the creation of the world. The writers are all Jewish; God’s chosen people who are to proclaim Him before the world. The Psalms reveal the character of their God, His sovereignty,…
This psalm was probably written during the first phase of David’s life when he had become a soldier living at the court of King Saul. With David under his watchful eye Saul’s jealousy had slowly turned into fits of rage eventually spiraling out of control. He let it be known he wanted David killed but done secretly because the nation adored David…