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  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted November 8, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: He Who Has the Seven Spirits of God and the Seven StarsThese things say Hewho has the seven Spirits of Godand the seven stars.Revelation 3:1Jesus is He Who Has the Seven Spirits of God. This is not a reference to seven differ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted November 8, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerThis little light of mine,I'm gonna let it shine.let it shine, let it shine, let it shine... Dear Father God,Today, I want to let the light of Jesus shine through me so that others will come to know Jesus, the light of the world... Then Jesus spoke t...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 8, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying,“I am the light of the world.He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness,but have the light of life.”John 8:12“You are the light of the world.A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden...

  • Sapphires

    Posted November 7, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Interrogating The InterrogatorThursday, November 7, 2024Richard Wurmbrand was imprisoned for his faith by the communist government of Romania. He was interrogated and tortured day in and day out. One day he said to his interrogator, "You interrogate me all the time. Now I want to interrogate you. Ha...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted November 7, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: Well of WaterBut whosoever drinketh of the waterthat I shall give him shall never thirst;but the water that I shall give himshall be in him a well of waterspringing up into everlasting life.John 4:14The Holy Spirit ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted November 7, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father in Heaven,I'm thirsty for more of You and more of Your Holy Spirit.I'm thirsty for Your living water of life, for Your anointing on my life and on my ministry to others in Your name......Jesus stood and cried out, saying,“If anyone ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 7, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day...Jesus stood and cried out, saying,“If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”John 7:37-38

  • Sapphires

    Posted November 6, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Facing The NinevitesWednesday, November 6, 2024The prophet Jonah was called to preach judgment to the city of Nineveh. Nineveh was the royal city of the Assyrians. The Assyrians were some of the fiercest, most savage peoples of the ancient world. So why wasn't Jonah afraid to confront the Assyrians?...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted November 6, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: God Manifested in the FleshGod was manifested in the flesh,justified in the Spirit,seen by angels,preached among the Gentiles,believed on in the world,received up in glory.1 Timothy 3:16Jesus was God Manifested in the Flesh. ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted November 6, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus,I join with Apostle Thomas and declare that You are my Lord and my God. John 20:28Jesus said to him, “Thomas because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”John 20:2...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 6, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayJesus said to him, “Thomas because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”John 20:29

  • Sapphires

    Posted November 5, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Before The Offering Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Messiah told us that if you're presenting an offering to God and remember that your brother has something against you, you need to first reconcile with your brother before coming to present your offering. He's telling us that even abo...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted November 5, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of UnderstandingThe 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 Spi...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted November 5, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,I ask for you to protection for all of your children who are persecuted around the world.Please encourage each of my persecuted brothers and sisters and let each one know that You are with them and that You will never leave them nor f...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 5, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayLet your conduct be without covetousness;be content with such things as you have.For He Himself has said,“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”Hebrews 13:5

  • Sapphires

    Posted November 4, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Before The BreadMonday, November 4, 2024There's a secret of abundant life and victory found in The Lord's Prayer. It said, "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven," and, "Give us this day our daily bread-". The secret is right there: the will- "Your will be done"- and the want- "Give us this ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted November 4, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Only Begotten SonFor God so loved the worldthat He gave His only begotten Son,that whoever believes in Himshould not perish but have everlasting life.John 3:16Jesus is the Only Begotten Son, an Old Testament title declari...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted November 4, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,You are my forever hope and my eternal friend.I pray that You will give me the patience that I need to wait upon Your will and Your plans for me...But those who wait on the LordShall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings l...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 4, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayBut those who wait on the LordShall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They shall run and not be weary,They shall walk and not faint.Isaiah 40:31

  • Sapphires

    Posted November 1, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    AMERICA'S REAL PROBLEMFriday, November 1, 2024Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission... Many Christians believe that if they can elect the right people, place the right Supreme Court justices into position, and pass the right laws, they can save America. By all means, we sh...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted November 1, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The King ImmortalNow to the King eternal, immortal, invisible,to God who alone is wise,be honor and glory forever and ever.Amen.1 Timothy 1:17Jesus is the King Immortal. The word “immortal” means “not subje...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted November 1, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerGood morning Lord,Today I pray for the spouses and families of those who are ministers, pastors, elders, deacons, teachers and others serving in my church.I pray for healing, where needed; for protection from harm, evil, and discouragement; and for e...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 1, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayThere is therefore now no condemnationto those who are in Christ Jesus,who do not walk according to the flesh,but according to the Spirit.Romans 8:1And God is able to make all grace abound toward you,that you, always having all sufficiency in all...

  • Evening Prayer October 31, 2024

    Posted October 31, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 31, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    A Pocket Full of BlessingsThursday, October 31, 2024The story is told of a man with two pockets. One pocket has a hole that he never repairs. The other pocket has no holes, and if a hole develops, he gets it sown up immediately. Throughout the day, whenever he experiences something negative, he puts...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted October 31, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The King Invisible Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible,to God who alone is wise,be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.1 Timothy 1:17Jesus is the King Invisible; you can’t see Him, but He’s there with ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 31, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,It is true...that I may be the only "Bible" someone ever reads.Please help me be a clear and loving witness to others for You.Please help me to be an encouragement for my family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers, by the power of your ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 31, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayBut you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.Acts 1:8

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 30, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    How to Develop a Poor MemoryWednesday, October 30, 2024My great uncle Jack was losing his memory. During our conversation at a family gathering, he said to me, "Who are you?" I replied, "Your nephew. You don't know me?" He said, "No." I felt a bit discouraged. But then he turned to me and said, "It'...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted October 30, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of RevelationThat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ,the Father of glory,may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelationin the knowledge of Him.Ephesians 1:17Revelation is needed for the things you can&...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 30, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,Thank you for sending so many special people into my Life.I can think of many people who have meant so much to me and who have been such an encouragement and inspiration to me.I appreciate them so much...and I miss the ones who have lef...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 30, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayNo man shall be able to stand before youall the days of your life;as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.I will not leave you nor forsake you.Joshua 1:5

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 29, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Room of NailsTuesday, October 29, 2024An imprisoned Christian in communist Bulgaria was put into a tiny cell with nails inside that pressed into him at the slightest movement. When his captors closed the door, he prayed, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." The warden, not know...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted October 29, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Root and Offspring of DavidI am the Root and the Offspring of David.Revelation 22:16Jesus is the Root and Offspring of David, the greatest king of Israel. Just as a tree gets strength and life from its roots, so David&rs...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 29, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus,There are days when I feel weak and uninspired.And there are days when I am full of the life and hope that You have given to me.Please help me to remember that my strength comes from You...But the salvation of the righteous is from th...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 29, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayBut the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;He is their strength in the time of trouble.Psalm 37:39

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted October 28, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Faithful WitnessGrace to you and peace from Himwho is and who wasand who is to come,...and from Jesus Christ,the faithful witness.Revelation 1:4-5Jesus is the Faithful Witness; He will give a faithful testimony to build ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 28, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,I am a follower of Jesus, and as a Christian, I am in “Full-Time” Christian service.Some Christians are called to other nations.Thank You that I am called to minister in my home, in my church, in my school and workplace, and...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 28, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayNow all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has com...

  • Reflections on John 1:4

    Posted October 27, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    In Him was life, and the life was the light of mankind. John 1:4, Modern English Version (MEV)   From Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible we find:   “In him was life - The evangelist had just affirmed John 5:3 that by the λόγος ...

  • Morning Prayer October 27, 2024

    Posted October 27, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 25, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Fruit of WaxFriday, October 25, 2024Have you ever seen a bowl of fruit that looks delicious only to find out that it's wax? Galatians 5:22-23 says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." The problem is many believer...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted October 25, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Holy OneFor You will not leave my soul in Hades,nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.Acts 2:27Jesus is the Holy One of God. He was the Father’s Representative sent to Earth to redeem the sinful race. ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 25, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,I want to thank You that the Christian faith continues to grow throughout the world as Jesus declared...And this gospel of the kingdomwill be preached in all the worldas a witness to all the nations,and then the end will come.Matthew ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 25, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayAnd this gospel of the kingdomwill be preached in all the worldas a witness to all the nations,and then the end will come.Matthew 24:14

  • Reflections on Proverbs 1:5-6

    Posted October 24, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    ... a wise man will hear and will increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, to understand a proverb and the interpretation, the words of the wise and their riddles. Proverbs 1:5-6, Modern English Version (MEV)   Of course, it's not just the naive or the yo...

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 24, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Broadcasting Your SecretsThursday, October 24, 2024In September of 1941, a geomagnetic storm caused private telephone conversations to jump lines and be aired on live radio. The broadcasters were unable to stop it. Without the people's knowledge, their intimate words aired on the radio for all to he...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted October 24, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit of GodAnd do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,by whom you were sealedfor the day of redemption.Ephesians 4:30The Holy Spirit of God comes to you from God because the Holy Spirit is the third Person ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 24, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Heavenly Father,Thank You for this beautiful new day.Thank You for the seasons that change and the awesome wonder of Your creation that You have displayed for us today.Thank You for cool breezes at the end of hot, dry days.Thank You for the colo...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 24, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayThe LORD is my shepherd;I shall not want.Psalm 23:1

  • Evening Prayer October 23, 2024

    Posted October 23, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

  • Reflections on Romans 1:7

    Posted October 23, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:7, Modern English Version (MEV)   To all those who are God’s beloved saints in Rome: May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lo...

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 23, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Fighting The GodsWednesday, October 23, 2024The children of Israel were not only called to stand for God, but also against the gods of the surrounding nations. The first believers in the Book of Acts were called, not only to stand for Messiah, but also to stand against the gods of the ancient world....

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted October 23, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: A Son Over His Own HouseBut Christ as a Son over His own house,whose house we areif we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicingof the hope firm to the end.Hebrews 3:6Jesus is the Son over His Own House. Just as Levi was th...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 23, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Thank You for showing me how to live my life in a world full of conflicting ideas...Apply your heart to instructionand your ears to words of knowledgeProverbs 23:12I’m trying to examine myself in light of that Scripture.Please h...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 23, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge Proverbs 23:12   My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27

  • Morning Prayer October 23, 2024

    Posted October 23, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

  • Reflections on Psalm 2:7-9

    Posted October 22, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to me, "You are My son; this day have I begotten you. Ask of Me, and I will give you the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for your possession. You will break them with a scepter of iron; you will dash them in pieces like a potter'...

  • Morning Prayer October 22, 2024

    Posted October 22, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 22, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Heaven's Gate and Your LifeTuesday, October 22, 2024What will the kingdom of God be like? Isaiah 60:11 says, "Your gates will be open continually; they will not be shut day or night." Revelation 21:25 says, "And the gates of it will not be shut at all by day: for there will be no night there." One o...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted October 22, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: A PriceFor you were bought at a price;therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit,which are God’s.1 Corinthians 6:20Jesus is the complete Price that was paid to redeem you from sin. Salvation was not free; He...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 22, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus,You paid the greatest price, and You paid it all...Jesus paid it all,All to Him I owe;Sin had left a crimson stain,He washed it white as snow.You made the greatest sacrifice.You are spotless and without sin.You took my sin, and everyo...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 22, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayThen Jesus said to His disciples,“If anyone desires to come after Me,let him deny himself,and take up his cross,and follow Me."Matthew 16:24

  • Reflections on Matthew 1:20-21

    Posted October 21, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    But while he thought on these things, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for He who is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His...

  • Morning Prayer October 21, 2024

    Posted October 21, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before You. ...

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 21, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Origins of General BoothMonday, October 21, 2024A young preacher in England who had a heart for the poor and unsaved was offered a preaching position in a local Methodist church. His health was very poor and his doctor advised against it, but he decided to glorify God in his weakness and trust t...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted October 21, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The Lord of the HarvestThe harvest truly is plentiful,but the laborers are few.Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvestto send out laborers into His harvest.Matthew 9:37-38The Holy Spirit is the Lord of the Harvest; ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 21, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,More and more I am concerned with my physical fitness and good health.And what about my spiritual fitness?I know You made me and You want me to take care of my body, and more important is my spiritual health.I pray what Paul wrote to ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 21, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayTrain yourself to be godly.For physical training is of some value,but godliness has value for all things,holding promise for both the present lifeand life to come.1 Timothy 4:7-8.

  • Evening Prayer October 20, 2024

    Posted October 20, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before You. ...

  • Morning Prayer October 20, 2024

    Posted October 20, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven, Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before You. There is...

  • Reflections on John 1:2

    Posted October 18, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    He was in the beginning with God. John 1:2, Modern English Version (MEV)   As we might imagine, all of this was a lot to take in for those who knew Jesus and had been around Him for very long. John was driving home the point that yes, this Word, Jesus, the One they had been around day ...

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 18, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Living by The Temple StandardFriday, October 18, 2024In Israel, there's a place called the House of Caiaphas. There, you can see ancient measures and standards of weights. In Bible times, Israel used weights and measures to determine price and value. They had to be geared to the Temple or Sanctuary ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted October 18, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The PromiseYou shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.For the promise is to you and to your children,and to all who are afar off,as many as the Lord our God will call.Acts 2:38-39Peter, on the Day of Pentecost, ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 18, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Here I am, in awe of Your eternal love and power...I am persuaded that neither death nor life,nor angels nor principalities nor powers,nor things present nor things to come,nor height nor depth,nor any other created thing,shall be abl...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 18, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayI am persuaded that neither death nor life,nor angels nor principalities nor powers,nor things present nor things to come,nor height nor depth,nor any other created thing,shall be able to separate (me) from the love of God which is in Christ Jesu...

  • Reflections on Proverbs 1:4

    Posted October 17, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    ... to give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion— ... Proverbs 1:4, Modern English Version (MEV)   In Clarke's Commentary we find:   “To give subtilty to the simple — The word simple, from simplex, compounded of sine, without, a...

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 17, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Prisons and PrisonersThursday, October 17, 2024In Acts 12, an angel is sent to release Peter from prison. The angel first had to see Peter as a man who happened to be in prison. If he had seen Peter as a bound and hopeless case instead of a person who happened to be in prison and who could otherwise...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted October 17, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua) Jesus: The Branch I am bringing forth My Servant the branch. Zechariah 3:8   Jesus is the Branch, an Old Testament title given to the Messiah. The name comes from the Hebrew word tsemach, which refers to a green s...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 17, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father in Heaven,Thank You for Your Son Jesus, the Creator of all things from whom all life flows, the Light that shines in the darkness...In the beginning, was the Word,and the Word was with God,and the Word was God.He was in the beginning with...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 17, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse 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...

  • Morning Prayer October 17, 2024

    Posted October 17, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

  • Reflections on Romans 1:6

    Posted October 16, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    ... among whom you also are called by Jesus Christ: ... Romans 1:6, Modern English Version (MEV)   Paul was commissioned by Jesus to take the Good News to the Gentiles, and guess what? That includes all of us! Jesus called us to himself, and He is calling everyone who has ears to hear ...

  • Morning Prayer October 16, 2024

    Posted October 16, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 16, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Create post     Bud Stilwell Friends The Royal FoodWednesday, October 16, 2024In a beehive, the larvae are pretty much the same. But what the larvae becomes depends on its food. If it eats royal jelly, it become...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 16, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Today's prayer is based upon Psalm 147... Dear Heavenly Father, Oh, how I praise You my Lord!   You heal the brokenhearted and You bind up their wounds. You know the number of the stars and You call them all by name. Great are You, Lord, and mighty in power. Your understanding i...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 16, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayPsalms 147:3 NKJVHe heals the brokenheartedAnd binds up their wounds.

  • Evening Prayer October 15, 2024

    Posted October 15, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

  • Eyes That Do Not See

    Posted October 15, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    We have eyes and do not see. Kempis, The Imitation of Christ   Do any of us really see what is in front of our faces, or have we grown so used to everything that blind to almost everything? We get is such a hurry, and so focused on some task we need to accomplish, that we don't really ...

  • Reflections on Psalm 2:4-6

    Posted October 15, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord ridicules them. Then He will speak to them in His wrath and terrify them in His burning anger: "I have installed My king on Zion, My holy hill." Psalm 2:4-6, Modern English Version (MEV)   Those of us who are disciples of Christ tend to g...

  • Sapphires

    Posted October 15, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    If He is not Faithful to Israel . . .Tuesday, October 15, 2024Many believers believe that the New Covenant nullifies God's calling on Israel. But the New Covenant is first spoken of in Jeremiah 31:31. Then right after that God says that the Jewish people, the children of Israel, will never cease fro...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted October 15, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse 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 c...

  • Morning Prayer October 15, 2024

    Posted October 15, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted October 15, 2024 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayPsalms 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 us To kee...

  • Reflections on Matthew 1:18-19

    Posted October 14, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way: After His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child by the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man and not willing to make her a public example, had in mind to divorce her privately. Mat...

  • Morning Prayer October 14, 2024

    Posted October 14, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before...

  • Evening Prayer October 13, 2024

    Posted October 13, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before...

  • Afternoon Devotional - October 13, 2024

    Posted October 13, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    The more you know and the better you understand, the more severely will you be judged, unless your life is also the more holy. Do not be proud, therefore, because of your learning or skill. Rather, fear because of the talent given you. If you think you know many things and understand them well e...

  • Morning Devotional - October 13, 2024

    Posted October 13, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Many words do not satisfy the soul; but a good life eases the mind, and a clean conscience inspires great trust in God. Kempis, The Imitation of Christ   It is so easy for us to get so wrapped up in striving for more that we forget to take time to enjoy what we have and thank God for...

  • Morning Prayer for October 13, 2024

    Posted October 13, 2024 by Russ Hjelm

    Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before...