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  • Sapphires

    Posted Fri at 4:57 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Cleansing of The LakeFriday, July 26, 2024Sometimes you think you're doing well in the Lord when all of a sudden, you stumble on some sin you thought was long gone and feel disgusted with yourself. But instead of letting it be a great step backward in the Lord, you can turn it into a great leap ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Fri at 4:52 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Trinity: SongThe LORD is my strength and song,and He has become my salvation;He is my God, and I will praise Him;My father's God, and I will exalt Him. Exodus 15:2You will want to sing when you see what God is doing in your lif...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Fri at 4:40 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,Your love and forgiveness have me singing a new song...He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God;Many will see it and fear,And will trust in the Lord.Psalm 40:3You have given me a new meaning for my life and peace in my...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Fri at 4:33 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalm 40:5 ESVYou have multiplied, O LORD my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Thu at 4:17 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Poem PlanetThursday, July 25, 2024What's this world all about? The answer is hidden in the Greek language of Romans 1:20: "For since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made". The...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Thu at 4:10 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Man ChildAnd she brought forth a man child,who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron:and her child was caught up unto God,and to his throne. Revelation 12:5Jesus is called the Man Child because He was born to live a...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Thu at 4:06 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus,You understand what it is like to be tempted...Because he himself suffered when he was tempted,he is able to help those who are being tempted.Hebrews 2:18You resisted and overcame all temptations.Please help me to also resist and to ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Thu at 4:01 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Deuteronomy 26:7 NKJVThen we cried out to the LORD God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice and looked on our affliction and our labor and our oppression.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Wed at 6:30 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Chaff Floating Down The NileWednesday, July 24, 2024An old rabbinical legend says that during the famine in Egypt, Joseph emptied the chaff of his storehouses into the Nile River. The chaff was carried away by the currents into the land all around Egypt. People saw the chaff and began to hope, k...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Wed at 6:25 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Prince of LifeAnd killed the Prince of life,whom God raised from the dead,of which we are witnesses. Acts 3:15The Apostle Peter referred to Jesus before the crucifixion as the Prince of Life. Because a prince is one who ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Wed at 6:22 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus,We long for the day when Jesus is worshiped in all nations...Great and marvelous are your deeds,Lord God Almighty.Just and true are your ways, King of the nations.Who will not fear you, Lord,and bring glory to your name?For you alone...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Wed at 6:19 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Revelation 15:3-4 NKJVThey sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: “Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints! Who shall not fear You, O L...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Tue at 4:48 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Abundance of MinistryTuesday, July 23, 2024I've often run into people who are waiting for their ministry. If only those in charge would see their gifts in the Lord and recognize their calling. If only... Messiah said the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. There's no worldwide dearth ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Tue at 4:45 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: His SeedWhoever has been born of God does not sin,for His seed remains in him, and he cannot sin,because he has been born of God. 1 John 3:9The Holy Spirit is the Seed who was planted in your life when you were bor...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Tue at 4:30 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,Thank You for sending Jesus to save me from my sins and cleanse me from my unrighteousness...If we confess our sins,He is faithful and just to forgive us our sinsand to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.I John 1:9Lord Jesus, teach ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Tue at 4:26 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day 1 John 3:9 NLTThose who have been born into God’s family do not make a practice of sinning, because God’s life is in them. So, they can’t keep on sinning, because they are children of God.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Mon at 4:47 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lord of The MountainsMonday, July 22, 2024Isaiah 52:7 says, "How lovely on the mountains are the feet of Him who brings good news". This is ultimately a prophecy about the Messiah. He gave the 'Sermon on the Mount', was transfigured, taught, slept, and was betrayed on the mountains. In fact, he spen...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Mon at 4:32 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,Your Word tells me that You have given me Your divine power to live my life as You created me to...His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory an...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Mon at 4:28 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day 2 Peter 1:3-4 NLTBy his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to Himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. And because o...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Mon at 4:28 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day 2 Peter 1:3-4 NLTBy his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to Himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. And because o...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 19 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Second RainFriday, July 19, 2024In Israel they have two rains. One set of rains comes in the spring and the other comes in autumn; the former and the latter rains. Hidden in what happen in Israel every year is a prophecy concerning the Jewish people and the world. Just as there are two rains in ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 19 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: Our PeaceFor He Himself is our peace,who has made both one,and has broken down the middle wall of separation. Ephesians 2:14Most people think that peace is the cessation of war or that peace is doing something enjoyable, suc...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 19 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus,Thank You for being my Peace today.Thank You for bringing Your peace to my heart and to my mind. Please help me to live in your peace...Be anxious for nothing,but in everything by prayer and supplication,with thanksgiving,let your re...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 19 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Ephesians 2:14 NLTFor Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 18 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Peace MasterThursday, July 18, 2024One of the titles given to Messiah is 'Prince of Peace.' In Hebrew, it's 'Sar Shalom.' 'Sar' means 'prince,' but it also means 'ruler,' or 'master.' 'Shalom' means 'peace,' but it can also mean 'wholeness,' 'wellness,' 'fullness', 'prosperity,' 'goodness,' 'wel...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 18 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: PotentateHe will manifest in His own time,He who is the blessed and only Potentate,the King of kings and Lord of lords.1 Timothy 6:15There are different kinds of power that Jesus has as a leader. A judge has judicial power, ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 18 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,So often I hear what people are going through and I feel sad and sorry for them.And when I go through tough times, I often become overwhelmed about it.But when I look at the story Joseph in the Old Testament and the betrayals and trial...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 18 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Genesis 50:20 ESVAs for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 17 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Nurturing Your SalvationWednesday, July 17, 2024Psalms 127:3 says, "Children are a gift of the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward." That's why there's so much joy when a baby's born because it's a gift. But right after the baby's born the parents totally change their lives around all for the sa...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 17 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Trinity: The Judge of All the EarthFar be it from You (God) to do such a thing as this,to slay the righteous with the wicked,so that the righteous should be as the wicked;far be it from You!Shall not their Judge of all the eart...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 17 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God,Please search me, know me, and lead me...Search me, O God, and know my heart;Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me,And lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24Please help me to not be anxious and to ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 17 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalms 139:23-24 NLTSearch me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 16 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Remember To Count Your Unblessings!Tuesday, July 16, 2024If you want to live a joyful life in God, learn the secret of treasuring your unblessings. Unblessings are all the things you don't have. Instead of being depressed because you're not living in the house of your dreams, be grateful that being ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 16 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: Fullers' SoapBut who may abide the day of his coming?and who shall stand when he appeareth?for he is like a refiner’s fire,and like fullers’ soap. Malachi 3:2Jesus is likened to Fullers' Soap, which was the best ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 16 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,This is the day that You have made and I will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24Throughout this day, please show me all the good that You accomplish around me.I do not want to focus on anything negative, but on what is from You...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 16 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalms 19:14 AMPLet the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable and pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 15 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Augustine, The Child, And The ShellMonday, July 15, 2024When Augustine found salvation, he spent the rest of his life seeking to glorify God and also to understand and explain Him. It's said that one day he came across a little boy filling a seashell with ocean water, then running back to a hole tha...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 15 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: He Who Fills All in AllWhich is His body,the fullness of Him who fills all in all.Ephesians 1:23Jesus is He Who Fills All in All. Think of all you want to do for God; you can do it if you have faith to move mountains (1 Cori...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 15 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus,Please be near to me and guide me throughout this day.I submit to You, I resist all evil, I want to draw near to you and I humbly ask you to draw near to me, as James writes...Therefore submit to God.Resist the devil and he will flee...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 15 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day John 15:5 Complete Jewish Bible “I am the vine and you are the branches. Those who stay united with me, and I with them, are the ones who bear much fruit; because apart from me you can’t do a thing.

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 13 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: He Who Comes in the Name of the LordThen the multitudes who went beforeand those who followed cried out, saying…"Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!" Matthew 21:9On Palm Sunday Jesus rode victorious into ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 13 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,Thank You for this new day.Thank You that in You I "live and move and have (my) being." Acts 17:28I am blessed because You are a forgiving and loving heavenly Father and mighty God.You have done so much for me, and I am thankful to You...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 13 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Mattityahu (Mat) 21:9 CJBThe crowds ahead of him and behind shouted, “Please! Deliver us!” to the Son of David; “Blessed is he who comes in the name of ADONAI!” “You in the highest heaven! Please! Deliver us!”

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 12 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Perishing is Not The End of The WorldFriday, July 12, 2024Esther struggled with a problem. In trying to save the life of the Jewish people, she risked losing her own life. Finally, she said, "If I perish, I perish." Now what kind of statement is that? It's a very Jewish expression. Growing up, my el...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 12 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: Greater Than SolomonThe queen of the South will rise up in the judgmentwith this generation and condemn it,for she came from the ends of the earthto hear the wisdom of Solomon;and indeed a greater than Solomon is here. Matth...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 12 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,I want to totally rely on You.Please increase my faith.As the father of the tormented child asked of Jesus...“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”Mark 9:24I ask You for wisdom, as James writes...If any of you lacks wisdom,le...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 12 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day James 5:13-15 NKJVIs anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lo...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 11 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Nobody Plans Rotten ThingsThursday, July 11, 2024Nobody plans a rotten relationship with their spouse or goes to premarital counseling on how to put together a bad marriage. Bad marriages are not planned. You don't have to plan to be selfish, take the other person for granted, or let the romance gro...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 11 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Father: Our Father in HeavenYour Father knows the things you have need ofbefore you ask Him.In this manner, therefore, pray:Our Father in heaven...Matthew 6:8-9Not only were you born of an earthly father, but also you have a Fa...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 11 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Matthew 6:8-9 NIV Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 11 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven,Today, I am praying for people in this world who do not have earthly fathers.They may have never known their father, or their father was taken from them, or he may have left them at some point, or a myriad of other scenarios.We...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 10 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Einstein's Equation and The Miracle LifeWednesday, July 10, 2024Albert Einstein's most famous equation was E=mc2. It means if you were able to transform matter into energy, the resulting energy would be enormous. In other words, if you transformed a one-gram candle into pure energy, that energy hidd...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 10 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: Greater Than Our Father JacobAre You greater than our father Jacob,who gave us the well, and drank from it himself,as well as his sons and his livestock? John 4:12The woman at the well asked Jesus if He was greater than Jaco...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 10 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Good morning Father God,Thank You for another beautiful day with You...This is the day the LORD has made;We will rejoice and be glad in it.Psalm 118:24I pray that I will live this day to the fullest for You and for others.Please give me Your strengt...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 10 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalms 118:24 NKJVThis is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 8 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Monster and The BabyMonday, July 8, 2024In the late 19th century, a customs service worker in the Austrian Empire fell in love and married his cousin, Klara, who gave birth to 3 children, all of whom died as infants. Her fourth child, a son, survived. He was her treasure. The baby's name: Adolfu...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 8 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Trinity: God of My Praise (Elohim Tehilati)Don’t stand by silently, O God of my praise,while wicked people slander meand tell lies about me. Psalm 109:1-2 author's translationDavid made it a habit to praise God all the ti...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 8 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God of My Praise,I lift up Your name and praise You this day,Today and every day are the days that You have made...This is the day the LORD has made;We will rejoice and be glad in it.Psalm 118:24You are the mighty God, creator of the universe, ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 8 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalms 118:24 NKJVThis is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 7 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord,I am so aware of how the devil picks at me and tries to trip me all the time.Please help me to...Be sober, be vigilant;because your adversary the devilwalks about like a roaring lion,seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8I know there are ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 7 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day I Peter 5:8 NKJVBe sober, be vigilant; because, your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.James 4:7 NKJVTherefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 6 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: That Great Shepherd of the SheepNow may the God of peacewho brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead,that great Shepherd of the sheep,through the blood of the everlasting covenant...Hebrews 13:20There are many roles for the G...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 6 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven,Too often I find myself, or I notice others becoming concerned about what someone else is or is not doing.Some people will complain and refuse to go out of their way or beyond the call of duty to do a great job, or to tackle a ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 6 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Colossians 3:23-24 NKJVAnd whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 5 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Pantheist ChristianFriday, July 5, 2024The basis of Eastern and New Age religion is that ultimately everything and anything is God - pantheism. When people in the Lord put "Thus sayeth the Lord", "The Lord told me", or "The Lord spoke to me" in front of everything they say, they run the risk of ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 5 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The Glory of the LordBut we all, with unveiled face,beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord,are being transformed into the same imagefrom glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 5 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,Today I pray as You instruct us in 2 Chronicles 7:14......if My people who are called by My namewill humble themselves, and pray and seek My face,and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven,and will forgive their si...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 5 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Divrei-HamYamim Bet (2 Ch) 7:14 CJBthen, if my people, who bear my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 4 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Expert Witness... You!Thursday, July 4, 2024How do you witness? It's much simpler than you think. Witnessing comes down to simply bearing witness. It doesn't mean you have to be impressive or eloquent, you just bear witness. Imagine you're on a jury and a guy comes in as a witness in a case and ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 4 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,Today I am thinking about how people try so hard to be independent.We want to be individuals, to “do it ourselves.”It starts when we are children.We are children in Your eyes, no matter what our age...The Spirit Himself b...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 4 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Romans (Rom) 8:16 CJBThe Spirit himself bears witness with our own spirits that we are children of God

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 3 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Power of The LambWednesday, July 3, 2024Here in the West, we begin the new year in January. But the biblical new year wasn't in January, nor was it in September as many think. It came with the Hebrew month of Nisan in the spring. Nisan was the month of the Passover redemption from Egypt, slavery...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 3 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: Good MasterNow behold, one came and said to Him,"Good Master, what good thing shall I do,that I may have eternal life?"Matthew 19:16The rich young ruler went to Jesus asking, “Good Master, what good thing shall I do, t...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 3 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day 1 John 4:10 AMPIn this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation [that is, the atoning sacrifice, and the satisfying offering] for our sins [fulfilling God’s requirement for justice agains...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 2 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The On-Time Lateness of GodTuesday, July 2, 2024I've often had a problem being late. To compensate, I would set my clocks ahead. But then I would compensate by doing math calculations to arrive at the actual real-time. God has the same problem. He said, "I'm coming soon", but he said that 2000 years...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 2 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/ Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Father: Our Spiritual Father Our earthly fathers correct us,and we still respect them.Isn’t it even better to be given true lifeby letting our spiritual Father correct us?Hebrews 12:9The Lord is called our Spiritual Fath...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 2 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven,Thank You for Your loving hand of guidance in my life.And, thank You for Your love and discipline each day......the LORD disciplines those he loves...Proverbs 3:12I trust You and I know You will direct my paths...Trust in the L...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 2 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalms 37:4 NKJVDelight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJVTrust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall d...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jul 1 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    THE PERSIA SIGNMonday, July 1, 2024Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission... In Ezekiel 38, a prophecy is given that is clearly appointed for the end times. It is foretold that after God had regathered the Jewish people from the ends of the earth to the land of Israel, an a...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jul 1 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: Rock of Spiritual RefreshmentAnd by a miracle,God sent them food to eat and water to drinkthere in the desert;they drank the water that Christ gave them.He was there with themas a mighty Rock of spiritual refreshment.1 Corin...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jul 1 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus,My Rock of Spiritual Refreshment, I'm thirsty.I'm thirsty for Your Living Water of life my Lord Jesus...He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said,out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.John 7:38Please increase my hu...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jul 1 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day John 6:35 NKJVAnd Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jun 30 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God,I praise You today for who You are.I come to You in prayer today for married couples.​You created marriage, as Jesus taught us...And He answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made t...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jun 30 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day John 3:29 NKJVHe who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore, this joy of mine is fulfilled.

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jun 29 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Trinity: My HelperSo we may boldly say: ‘The LORD is my helper;I will not fear. What can man do to me?Hebrews 13:6Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me;LORD, be my helper!Psalm 30:10The Lord is your Helper; He is the One who...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jun 29 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,Thank You for being my helper...Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me;LORD, be my helper!Psalm 30:10So we may boldly say: ‘The LORD is my helper;I will not fear. What can man do to me?Hebrews 13:6Thank You for opening Your arms and ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jun 29 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Mattityahu (Mat) 11:28 CJB“Come to me, all of you who are struggling and burdened, and I will give you rest.

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jun 23 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)God: The Father Behold what manner of lovethe Father has bestowed on us,that we should be called children of God!Therefore the world does not know us,because it did not know Him. 1 John 3:1The Father in Heaven is likened to an eart...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jun 23 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,The hymn Faith of Our Fathers inspires me to follow the examples of Christians throughout history and, like them, to trust You, my Father in Heaven...Faith of our fathers, living still,In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;Oh, how our h...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jun 23 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day I John 3:1 NKJV Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore, the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jun 22 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: Jesus of GalileeNow Peter sat outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came to him, saying,"You also were with Jesus of Galilee.” Matthew 26:69Jesus of Galilee was both His name and address. The angel told Mary to ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jun 22 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, The Bible teaches that "faith without works is dead." James 2:26Please give to me the wisdom and inspiration to step out of my comfort zone and to put my faith into action.If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,who give...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jun 22 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Mark 16:15 New King James Version (NKJV)And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jun 21 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    How Chanukah Brought you ChristmasFriday, June 21, 2024About 130 years before the birth of Messiah, Antiochus Epiphanes, King of the Greek/Syrian Empire, tried to wipe the Jewish faith from the face of the earth. He almost succeeded. If he had succeeded, there would be no Jewish fishermen in Galilee...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jun 21 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: Jesus Christ Our LordI thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!So then, with the mindI myself serve the law of God,but with the flesh the law of sin. Romans 7:25His name was Jesus. That’s the name given to Him by...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jun 21 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Jesus Christ my Lord,Thank You for teaching us about how to be great in Your Kingdom......whoever desires to become great among you,let him be your servant.And whoever desires to be first among you,let him be your slave—just as the Son of...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jun 21 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Matthew 20:26-28 NKJVYet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be serv...

  • Caring for the frail elderly

    Posted Jun 20 by john mccormick

    I am researching and writing a new book (my 24th) and would appreciate any comments or input from members. You will NOT be quoted unless you request and won't be identified. i am merely seeking anecdotes which might give me some new insights for additional chapters or appendices. This is not an atte...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jun 20 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    God's Love is not a BucketThursday, June 20, 2024Zechariah 13:1 says, 'In that day a fountain will be opened for the house of David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem to cleanse them from sin and impurity.' It doesn't say, 'In that day a bucket, a pool, or a lake,' because a bucket has a bottom, a...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jun 20 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Trinity: LeaderThe LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.He makes me to lie down in green pastures;He leads me beside the still waters.He restores my soul;He leads me in the paths of righteousnessfor His name’s sake.Yea, ...