By Reverend J. Loren Russell 1 Peter 4: 7-11 (NKJV) But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will […]

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Psalm 40: 10-11 (ESV) I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great […]

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Colossians 4:17 NKJV “And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.” ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬There is an old saying that “there is a purpose for […]

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Romans 13:1 NKJV Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬As we approach what has been […]

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Ezra‬ ‭7‬:‭10‬ ‭CEV‬‬‬‬‬ ‬‬ ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬“Ezra had spent his entire life studying and obeying the Law of the Lord and teaching it to others.” ‭‭‭‭‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Anyone who has been taught at any level in the church […]

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭CEV‬‬ ‬‬‬‬‬‬ “Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life.” ‭‭‬‬‬‬ Have you ever considered that our thoughts are random and arbitrary? That they are not easily controllable? Our […]

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Judges 5:2 HCSB “When the leaders lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, praise the Lord.” The fifth chapter of Judges contains the Song of Deborah, which is one of the oldest songs in the […]

By: Rev. J. Loren Russell Galatians 5:18-26 NKJV But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, […]

By: Rev. J. Loren Russell 1 Kings 18:17-19 Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?”And he answered, “I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house […]

By Rev. J. Loren Russell Galatians 6:1-2 NKJV “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another’s […]

By Rev. J. Loren Russell Deuteronomy 8:18 KJV “And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as […]

By Rev. J. Loren Russell Proverbs 9:10 NKJV “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Each of those three words, wisdom, knowledge, and understanding are nouns (person, place, […]

This article was originally published September 4, 2016. Philippians‬ ‭4:6‬ ‭(NKJV) “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God”‬‬ September 1, 2016 was the 39th anniversary of […]

By: Reverend J. Loren Russell Joshua 1:1-3, 9 NKJV After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: “Moses My servant is […]

Rev. J. Loren Russell Romans 14:17-18 NKJV “Therefore, do not let your good be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he […]