by T. Payton | Jul 31, 2020 | Pastorial Devotions
Dearest HCF Saints, I pray that this day finds you well in the Lord, rejoicing in His goodness and love. As the Psalmist said, Psalm 118:24 – 24 This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. NASB I pray that you are even now resting...
by T. Payton | Jul 27, 2020 | Pastorial Devotions
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion,...
by T. Payton | Jul 20, 2020 | Pastorial Devotions
There are many wonderful advantages to growing older! Our life as a believer is a process of sanctification where God is ever-conforming us to the image of Christ. Employing the analogy of Isaiah 64:8 and Romans 9:21, as a potter forms clay, God forms us into useful...
by T. Payton | Jul 11, 2020 | Pastorial Devotions
Too often we focus on what we don’t have rather than on what we do have. We desire many things that are not bad in themselves, but are not necessary for our daily lives. We are truly blessed in our relationship with God for He grants us many gifts that we are unworthy...
by T. Payton | Jul 8, 2020 | Pastorial Devotions
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Last week, Pastor Greg wrote a very encouraging devotion for us centering on the theme of living in this world as an elect exile and sojourner. He also expressed our need for physical, emotional, and spiritual rest. He called us...