by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Jul 13, 2016 | Weekly Words
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Jul 5, 2016 | Weekly Words
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Jun 22, 2016 | Weekly Words
“Life … is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.”  | William Shakespeare, Macbeth   It is easy to live for others, everybody does. I call on you to live for yourself.   | Ralph Waldo Emerson   In this world nothing can be...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Jun 14, 2016 | Weekly Words
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Jun 9, 2016 | Weekly Words
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Jun 8, 2016 | Weekly Words
This week my parents retired. After a career dedicated to teaching high school kids, they taught their last classes. My dad was given the honor of giving the graduation speech and what follows is a perfect representation of how I was raised and how he lived his life....