Posted by Russ Hjelm
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Proverbs 15:22 Few biblical proverbs speak as directly to modern life as Proverbs 15:22. In just a handful of words, this ancient saying captures a truth that is timeless: wisdom is rarely found in isolatio...
Posted by Russ Hjelm
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). These words open the Beatitudes, Jesus’ inaugural declaration in the Sermon on the Mount. They stand as the first of nine paradoxical pronouncements that invert worldly values and describe the char...
Posted by Russ Hjelm
There is perhaps no greater spiritual tragedy than to know many things about God while never truly knowing God Himself. Throughout history, countless people have studied religion, memorized sacred texts, attended worship services, defended doctrines, and spoken eloquently about theology, yet remaine...
Posted by Russ Hjelm
Few passages of Scripture have generated more discussion than the opening chapters of Genesis. For centuries, readers have debated whether the creation account should be understood as a precise chronological description of material origins or as something deeper and more profound. The question has b...
Posted by Russ Hjelm
The opening chapters of Genesis have inspired awe, debate, worship, and reflection for thousands of years. They stand as the doorway into the entire biblical story, introducing themes that echo from the first page of Scripture to the last. While discussions often focus on questions of chronology, sc...
Posted by Russ Hjelm
A Poem Inspired by Isaiah 1:16-17 https://dailyintheword.blog/2026/06/07/a-river-for-the-weary-soul/
Posted by Russ Hjelm
A Devotional for June 1, 2026 on Genesis 1:14-15 “And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upo...
Posted by Rev. Bobby Roy
A Reflection on Truth, Mercy, and the Measure of a Man A Minister’s Message for the ULC Community In every generation, we witness moments that shake the world. Some moments come from greatness, others from tragedy, and some from the complicated lives of imperfect people. The story of Georg...
Posted by Russ Hjelm
A Bible Study Reflecting on Matthew 1:6b–11 Matthew begins his Gospel with a genealogy that many readers pass over quickly, yet within this list of names lies a profound theological statement. The genealogy is not merely historical information about Jesus’ ancestry; it is a declaration ...
Posted by Russ Hjelm
A Bible Study Reflecting on Matthew 1:1-6a The opening verses of the Gospel of Matthew begin with what many readers might initially overlook: a genealogy. Matthew 1:1–6a traces the lineage of Jesus Christ from Abraham through David. At first glance, a list of names might seem like an unremark...
Posted by Jesse Keffer
From Survival to Surrender Good evening, My name is Rev. Jesse Keffer, and I want to thank you for the opportunity to stand here today and share what God has done in my life. I don’t stand before you as someone who has it all figured out. I stand here as someone who has been broken… ...
Posted by Matthew Artwohl
Yesterday we had Ash Wednesday across the world in the Christian Communities. I know at least the Catholic and Lutheran faiths. As people were marked with the Sign of the Cross, they were given the reminder of how Christ died for us on the Cross. So, this Lenten season I give you all a 40-day challe...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Not Even a BillionMonday, October 20, 2025Once an interviewer asked the oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, "If you retired now, would you say your holdings would be worth a billion dollars?" Getty paused to do the math in his head. "I suppose so," he said, "but remember, a billion doesn't go as far as it use...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear merciful and loving Heavenly Father,Thank You for this new day.Thank You for Your never-ending love and for your tender mercies that are new every morning...Through the Lord ’s mercieswe are not consumed,Because His compassions fail not.They are...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayThrough the Lord ’s mercieswe are not consumed,Because His compassions fail not.They are new every morning,Great is Your faithfulness.Lamentations 3:22-23
Posted by Elowyn Mhic Cathain
Wicca is a religion. Wicca is a way of understanding and interacting with Deity and the Universe. It is a life-affirming path of growth and expansion. Wicca is not primarily about magick, though it does use it. Wicca is about your place in the Universe and your evolution as a spiritual bein...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Healing are The WoundsWednesday, October 15, 2025Proverbs 27:6 says, "Faithful are the wounds of a friend..." The word translated as "faithful" is the Hebrew word "aman." Aman can mean many things, but one of its meanings is "to nurse." A strange thing, because "to nurse" would seem to be the very o...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerToday's prayer is adapted from Psalm 119:1-8...Blessed are the undefiled in the way,Who walk in the law of the Lord!Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,Who seek Him with the whole heart!They also do no iniquity;They walk in His ways.You have command...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayPsalm 119:1-8 NKJVBlessed are the undefiled in the way,Who walk in the law of the Lord!Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,Who seek Him with the whole heart!They also do no iniquity.They walk in His ways.You have commanded usTo keep Your precept...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Sixth Day LikenessTuesday, October 14, 2025The Book of Genesis records that the creation of the world was in six days. But what happened on the sixth day? God created man. And He created man in His own image. Man was the epitome, the culmination, and the crown of creation. So what was the ultima...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with JesusJesus: Another KingThere is another king.Acts 17:7Jesus is a King, not like any king of this world; He is another kind of King. He never came to rule an earthly kingdom. Why should He want outward obedience as given to the kings of this earth whe...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus,You are my King.I love You...We love Himbecause He first loved us.1 John 4:1I come to worship You, because You came to me and rescued me from my distress. He also brought me out into a broad place;He delivered me because He delighted in me....
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayThese will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.Revelation 17:14
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Seed in The Spirit's FruitFriday, October 10, 2025In agriculture, the seed produces fruit. But fruit also bears seed. So within fruit is found a seed. So, too, in the Spirit. In the fruit of the Spirit is the seed of the Spirit. So when you bear the fruit of love, that love which you bear contai...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with JesusJesus: He Who Has the Sharp Sword with Two EdgesThese things saith he which haththe sharp sword with two edges.Revelation 2:12Jesus is He Who Has the Sharp Sword with Two Edges. The Sword is the Word of God, which cuts two ways—it ministers...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God, Thank You for giving me a purpose for my life and for telling me what Your plans are for me through Your Holy Word, The Bible..."For I know the plans I have for you,”declares the Lord,“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,p...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the Day"For I know the plans I have for you,”declares the Lord,“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,plans to give you hope and a future."Jeremiah 29:11
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Lesson of The Chicken SandwichThursday, October 9, 2025We were on a mission to an impoverished country. The heat was sweltering. There was no air conditioning, barely any electricity, and no clean water, yet everyone was fine with it. We knew we were on a mission - not to get - but to give. On t...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with JesusThe Holy Spirit: The Power of the HighestThe Holy Spirit will come upon you,and the power of the Highest will overshadow you.Luke 1:35The Holy Spirit is the Power of the Highest, the One responsible for the virgin birth of Jesus. The Holy Spirit ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerGood morning, Lord,I am so thankful for Your love and that You have chosen me for Your salvation and You have called me for Your purpose on this earth, as the Apostle Paul wrote...But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by t...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayLet the words of my mouthand the meditation of my heartBe acceptable in Your sight, O LORD,my strength and my Redeemer.Psalms 19:14
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Battles You Win By Not FightingWednesday, October 8, 2025George Washington was not only America's first president but also the victorious general of the American Revolution. Yet, most people don't realize that Washington spent much of the war not fighting or advancing - but running away. Why? It...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with JesusJesus: He Who Was Dead and Is AliveThese things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life. Revelation 2:8Jesus is He Who Was Dead and Is Alive; He will be with you in persecution because He understands suffering. He took the bit...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Please help me to focus on You and all that is good in Your Kingdom.There are so many bad things going on in the world.Our Christian faith is being attacked, as Jesus told us...If you were of the world,The world would love its own.Yet becau...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayIf you were of the world,The world would love its own.Yet because you are not of the world,But I chose you out of the world,Therefore, the world hates you.John 15:19
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Messiah at The Feast of TabernaclesTuesday, October 7, 2025During the Feast of Tabernacles, the people went down to the Pools of Siloam to draw water and then brought it up to the Temple, where the priests would pour it out. This was called the Water Pouring Ceremony. As the water was poured out, Is...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with JesusJesus: He Who Holds the Seven Stars in His Right HandThese things says Hewho holds the seven stars in His right hand,who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands.Revelation 2:1Jesus is He Who Holds the Seven Stars in His Right Hand. Thes...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus,I praise Your name, which is above all names...Therefore God also has highly exalted Himand given Him the name which is above every name...Philippians 2:9I lift up to You all those who are weary in their labors.I pray for strength, encourag...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the Day God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1
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For Those Who Don't Know What They're DoingFriday, October 3, 2025The Book of Acts records the fascinating case of Apollos. Apollos was a Jewish believer who was mighty in the Lord - except that he didn't really know what he was doing. He didn't even have all his facts or doctrines straight - and ye...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with JesusThe Holy Spirit: The Spirit of AdoptionFor you did not receivethe spirit of bondage again to fear,but you received the Spirit of adoptionby whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."Romans 8:15The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Adoption who placed you in the...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father in Heaven,There are so many couples who long to have children.I pray for those couples, that they will find their delight in You and that You will give them the desires of their hearts...Delight yourself also in the Lord,And He shall give you t...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayTrust in the Lord and do good.Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.Delight yourself also in the Lord,And He shall give you the desires of your heart.Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him,And He shall bring it to pass.Psalm 37:3-5
Posted by Pastor David May
Shalom to you and Yours.... As Some may know, I am a certified life coach and a Member of BCLC, (Board of Christian Life Coaching) I am willing to mentor you if in need of. However, I am Retired so that means I don't work I spent 56 years of doing so (WORK) but my income is tight, I am also a s...
Posted by Bishop Howard Slayton
How I Have Made My ULC Ordination More Legitimate . GREETINGS fellow ULC ministers. Today I wish to share with you, what I have done to show that my ordination is more legitimate than the proverbial quick process of an online ULC ordination. I do not wish to suggest that our ULC o...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with JesusThe Holy Spirit: The Spirit of CounselThe Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him,the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,the Spirit of counsel and might,the Spirit of knowledgeand of the fear of the LORD.Isaiah 11:2The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Danger of PredictabilityTuesday, September 30, 2025There was a joke told during WWII. Two assassins planned to kill Adolf Hitler, who was known for being punctual. So they stationed themselves in the right spot, waiting for the right moment. Five minutes go by, and there's no sign of him... ten ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerGood morning, Lord, I am so thankful that You have called me to Your purposes on this earth.I am grateful for Your salvation in Jesus and the counsel You give me through Your Holy Spirit.As I start this new day, I join the Apostle Paul in praying...I run s...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayI run straight toward the goalto win the prize that God's heavenly call offersin Christ Jesus.Philippians 3:14
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Messiah of GezaMonday, September 29, 2025In Isaiah 11, it's written, "There shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse..." But the word in Hebrew for "stem" is "geza." "Geza" actually means "a stump," a "cut down tree or plant." This Scripture is prophesying that Messiah will come forth as ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with JesusJesus: A Life-Giving SpiritThe first man, Adam, became a living being.The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.1 Corinthians 15:45Jesus is a Life-Giving Spirit because He was victorious over death and the grave; He now has the power to give life...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father in Heaven,I praise You and thank You for this new day full of Your promises and blessings.You are the mighty God, the creator of the universe, the lover and sustainer of me and of all life.You are my awesome Heavenly Father. You are all-knowing...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the Dayn the beginning was the Word,and the Word was with God,and the Word was God.He was in the beginning with God.All things were made through Him,and without Him nothing was made that was made.In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.And the ligh...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Sumballo of Your LifeFriday, September 26, 2025In Luke's account of the Messiah's birth, it's written that Miriam, or Mary, "kept all these things and pondered them in her heart." The original Greek word used for her pondering these things is "sumballo." "Sumballo" not only means "to ponder" but...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with JesusJesus: IntercessorBut He, because He continues forever,has an unchangeable priesthood.Therefore, He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him,since He always lives to make intercession for them.Hebrews 7:24-25Jesus i...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,I am so grateful for Jesus, my Intercessor, my Savior, my Lord, my Friend.Thank you for loving me so much that you would sacrifice so much.Thank you for giving me your strong foundation to build my life upon, as Jesus taught us...Whoever co...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayWhoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
There's No Room For The "In"Thursday, September 25, 2025In several rabbinical translations of the Hebrew Scriptures, Isaiah 9:6-7 reads "For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given. And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor IN the Almighty God..." This demotes the nature of the child ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus, Thank You for all of Your promises, especially Your promise of abundant life... I have come that they may have life,and that they may have it more abundantly,John 10:10 Thank You, Jesus, for Your obedience to God the Father. Thank You,...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayI have come that they may have life,and that they may have it more abundantly,John 10:10
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Good SowerWednesday, September 24, 2025Imagine you're a farmer who hired two people to sow your fields. You give them each a bag of seed of equal size. At the end of fifteen minutes, one has sown all his seed, but the other has just barely started. What are you going to do? You're going to give ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with JesusThe Holy Spirit: The Spirit Who Dwells in YouBut if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you,He who raised Christ from the deadwill also give life to your mortal bodiesthrough His Spirit who dwells in you.Romans 8:11The Spir...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the Day Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you... Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. James 4:7-10
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Heavenly Father, I feel so busy and stressed at times.There is so much to do ... working at home and outside my home, activities at church and school, taking time to exercise, appointments, family obligations, invitations to special events...Please he...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Chaos of The PloughThursday, September 18, 2025No one likes their life to be shaken up. No one likes crises, turmoil, confusion, problems, dislocation, and chaos. But pretend for a moment that your life was represented by a plot of soil that was meant to produce a great harvest. If that soil was...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of MightThe Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him,the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,the Spirit of counsel and might,the Spirit of knowledge andof the fear of the LORD. Isaiah 11:2The Holy Spirit is the S...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Heavenly Father, Almighty God,Please increase my faith in You today.Help me to understand what your Holy Bible says about faith...Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,the evidence of things not seen.Hebrews 11:1I want to trust You in the lit...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayNow faith is the substance of things hoped for,the evidence of things not seen.Hebrews 11:1
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You're In With The In-CrowdWednesday, September 17, 2025In 1965, the lyrics of a hit song talked about, "I'm in with the 'In'-Crowd." Most high schools or junior high schools have an "In Crowd," a group of people who are considered favored or popular. Of course, it's the group almost everyone else w...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Beginning and the End"I am the Alpha and the Omega,the Beginning and the End,“ says the Lord,“Who is and who was and who is to come,the Almighty."Revelation 1:8Jesus is the Beginning and the End; He was the Creator...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,Today I pray and ask You, and depend on You, to be the source of victory in my life.I put my hope in You and I praise You today...Why, my soul, are you downcast?Why so disturbed within me?Put your hope in God,for I will yet praise Him, my Sav...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayWhy, my soul, are you downcast?Why so disturbed within me?Put your hope in God,for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.Psalm 43:5
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Absence of MosesTuesday, September 16, 2025When Moses dwelt on the mountaintop of Sinai, the people began to lose faith in the days of his absence. They began to fall into apostasy and build the golden calf. There's a revelation about Western civilization and the last days in this story. For alm...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Son of the BlessedBut He kept silent and answered nothing.Again the high priest asked Him, saying to Him,"Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?"Mark 14:61During the trial of Jesus, the high priest asked Him, “Are Y...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus,Thank You for the example You gave us while You walked on the earth.There were times when Your silence was powerful.Other times Your wise questions and Scripture responses spoke volumes.You are the best example of thinking before speaking; ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayIn the beginning was the Word,and the Word was with God,and the Word was God.He was in the beginning with God.All things were made through Him,and without Him nothing was made that was made.In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.And the lig...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Two Mysteries of The AdelphosMonday, September 15, 2025In the book of Mark, chapter 3, Messiah called us His "brother." But the actual word used in the Greek for brother is "Adelphos," which comes from the Greek root word "Delphos," or "womb." Why? A brother is someone who is born of the same wo...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The Wisdom of His SpiritI pray that the great God and Fatherof our Lord Jesus Christmay give you the wisdom of His Spirit. Then you will be able to understandthe secrets about Him as you know Him better.Ephesians 1:17The...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, There are people in this world that I can learn so much from.... People who have gone through hard times and have strengthened their faith in You. People who have been Christians for years and are so much more spiritually mature than ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayIf any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.James 1:...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Withdrawing of The CloudFriday, September 12, 2025Have there been times in your life and walk when you just didn't feel the presence of God; when you didn't feel the presence of His love, His favor, or His blessings? Maybe you felt He was distant or withdrawing from you. But in those times of li...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of TruthAnd I will pray the Father,and He will give you another Helper,that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth,whom the world cannot receive,because it neither sees Him nor knows Him;but y...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father in Heaven, Help me to never be found lacking integrity...May integrity and uprightness protect me,because my hope, Lord, is in you.Psalm 25:21I pray that You would work in my life to draw me to You, that I would live rightly and holy unto You.P...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayMay integrity and uprightness protect me,because my hope, Lord, is in you.Psalm 25:21
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The President's DreamWednesday, September 10, 2025We were in a Red Sea situation. The landlord was set to demolish the building where our congregation had been for fifteen years. We had to search for a new building and fast. My wife and I walked into a large furniture warehouse that was well beyond ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The AdvocateMy little children, these things I write to you,so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins,we have an Advocate with the Father,Jesus Christ, the righteous.And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins,and not for ou...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus,Thank You for being my Advocate when I am in need of help.I admit that I fall short of Your glory.I now confess my sins to You...and I thank You for Your forgiveness.Jesus, please deliver me from evil. Matthew 6:13When others are attacking ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayThis Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Tabernacle of His PeaceTuesday, September 9, 2025In the ancient Hebrew prayer and chant called the "Hashkiveinu," these words are spoken: "Spread over us the Tabernacle of Your peace" - or in Hebrew, "the Sukkah of Your shalom." It's a strange prayer and a strange picture-those praying ask God t...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of JehovahThe spirit of Jehovah came mightily upon him,and the ropes that were upon his armsbecame as flax that was burnt with fire,and his bands dropped from his hands. Judges 15:14“Spirit of Jehovah&rd...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord,What do You want to achieve through my life today?Is there a special calling, a greater purpose than what I am aware of?Please guide me, speak to me and show me.I want to live for You...Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayMost assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone,But if it dies, it produces much grain.John 12:24
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Messiah's Garden of DeathMonday, September 8, 2025When sin entered the world on the day of man's fall, God took man out of the Garden of life. On the day when sin was put to death, the opposite happened: man took God down from the cross and into a garden of death - the garden tomb. In the Song of So...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus, the Almighty,I find comfort and security in Your strong embrace, and I want to dwell in the place of Your love and protection.It is so good to know that You care for me.I am thankful to know that You protect me.I want to be in Your presenc...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the Day Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The God CoinThursday, September 4, 2025Messiah asked those who were testing him about paying taxes, "Whose image is on this coin?" They answered, "Caesar's." To which He responded, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and render to God the things that are God's." In other words, if t...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The God CoinThursday, September 4, 2025Messiah asked those who were testing him about paying taxes, "Whose image is on this coin?" They answered, "Caesar's." To which He responded, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and render to God the things that are God's." In other words, if t...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Daily PrayerDear Almighty God,Jesus taught us...But I say to you, love your enemies,bless those who curse you,do good to those who hate you,and pray for those who spitefully use youand persecute you.Matthew 5:44Through the enabling of Your Holy Spirit, I will do this....
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Verse of the DayBut I say to you, love your enemies,bless those who curse you,do good to those who hate you,and pray for those who spitefully use youand persecute you.Matthew 5:44