Author Archives: Pastor Jim McWhinnie

THE HOLY CHORD

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Friday, June 8, 2018 And Christ said to His disciples, “I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message, that all of them may … Continue reading

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THE SHADOWY VEILS

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Thursday, June 7, 2018 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I … Continue reading

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THE TEACHABLE SOUL

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Wednesday, June 6, 2018 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to … Continue reading

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THE LEARNING OF COMPASSION

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted. – Matthew 5:4 I find these words of Christ so Beautiful, and then, in an even deeper look, all the more Beautiful.  Nowadays after … Continue reading

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A MATTER OF THE HEART

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Monday, June 4, 2018 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.  -Matthew 23:12 Christ far more often than not proclaims new principles rather than new rules.  He chooses not … Continue reading

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A MANUAL FOR SABBATH

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Sunday, June 3, 2018 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. – Exodus 20:8 How does one keep holy a portion of Time? You imbue with reverence as if praying alone in a cathedral.  You set it … Continue reading

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A DEFINITION OF THE “GOOD AND GODLY”

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Saturday, June 2, 2018 The Lord has shown you, O mortal, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you? But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God. – Micah … Continue reading

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THE ABSOLUTE SITUATIONALLY APPLIED

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Friday, June 1, 2018 And Jesus responded to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?” But they remained silent. Then he took him and healed him and sent him away. … Continue reading

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THE SWAYING OF CROWDS AND MOBS

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Thursday, May 31, 2018 On Palm Sunday, the Jerusalem crowd shouted words of praise … When Christ came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to … Continue reading

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TO SPLASH IN ONE’S BAPTISMAL WATERS

DISPATCHES FROM FR. CHARITAS Wednesday, May 30, 2018 I observed a toddler at the baptism of his baby sister.  The father held the little boy in his arms, possibly a little too close to the baptismal font.  I dipped my … Continue reading

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