Welcome to the ULC Minister's Network

Blogs

  • Sapphires

    Posted 2 hours ago by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Unclouding The GloryFriday, February 21, 2025In the days of the Temple, the glory of God appeared in the Holy of Holies. The high priest was allowed to enter the sacred chamber only once a year. He was instructed to burn incense that created a cloud because God's Glory was too great to behold. The A...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted 2 hours ago by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of the Lord God The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me,because the LORD has anointed Meto preach good tidings to the poor;He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,and th...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted 2 hours ago by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,I worship You each day and I lift up my praise to You now...I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.Psalms 146:2Thank You for covering me with Your love and grace...The grace of our Lord was ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted 2 hours ago by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayI will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.Psalms 146:2

  • Sapphires

    Posted Thu at 5:30 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Your Greatest BattleThursday, February 20, 2025David was a great warrior who fought many battles. But his greatest battle was fought after having fallen into sin with Bathsheba. When the prophet Nathan exposed his two great sins, David wept in remorse and his battle began. In that battle, he had to ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Thu at 5:25 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Please let me fully experience Your love and share Your love with others...Beloved, let us love one another,for love is of God,and everyone who lovesis born of God and knows God.1 John 4:7I want to know You more, much more than I do.Y...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Thu at 5:21 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayAnd I prayed to the Lord my God,and made confession, and said,“O Lord, great and awesome God,who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him,and with those who keep His commandments...Daniel 9:4

  • Sapphires

    Posted Wed at 6:45 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    His Work When You Don’t See ItWednesday, February 19, 2025As I was about to graduate from college, my life was dramatically interrupted by a call to ministry. When I graduated, I searched for the right ministry. I didn't find it. Finally, I said, "Lord give me a job You would do." Soon after t...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Wed at 6:40 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Shadow of a Great RockA man will be a hiding place from the wind,and a cover from the tempest,as rivers of water in a dry place,as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.Isaiah 32:2Just as a person struggling through ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Wed at 6:33 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Dear Lord God,I thank you for Your beautiful creation of everything in the world around me...In the beginningGod created the heavensand the earth.Genesis 1:1Thank you for creating all girls and boys and women and men in Your Image... So God created mankind in his own image,in the image of God he cre...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Wed at 6:27 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayNevertheless we, according to His promise,look for new heavens and a new earthin which righteousness dwells.2 Peter 3:13

  • Sapphires

    Posted Tue at 4:35 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The True ResistanceTuesday, February 18, 2025In the beginning of WWII, the French defensive lines collapsed. A war hero from WWI, Marshall Pétain, became Prime Minister, surrendered to the Nazis, and led a collaborationist government. Convinced that Germany had won the war, the government saw...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Tue at 4:31 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Father: CreatorHave you not known? Have you not heard?The everlasting God, the LORD,the Creator of the ends of the earth,neither faints nor is weary.His understanding is unsearchable. Isaiah 40:28The Lord is the Creator; without...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Tue at 4:19 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God, There is nothing better than being known and loved by You... O Lord, You have searched me and known me.You know my sitting down and my rising up;You understand my thought afar off.Psalm 139:1-2 I praise You and thank You for alway...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Tue at 4:14 AM by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayAnd let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together,as is the manner of some,but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.Hebrews 10:24-25

  • Empathy's Grace

    Posted Mon at 9:43 AM by Russ Hjelm

    In the quiet chambers of the heart, Lies empathy, a gentle art. A bridge of kindness, pure and true, Where I reach out to walk with you.   Through joy and sorrow, smiles and tears, Empathy whispers, “I am here.” It binds our souls in tender grace, A mirror of the human race....

  • Embracing Empathy

    Posted Mon at 5:44 AM by Russ Hjelm

    Scripture: "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." - Romans 12:15 (NIV)   Reflection: Empathy is at the heart of Christ's teachings. When we embrace empathy, we align ourselves with Jesus' example, who continually reached out to others with compassion and understanding. ...

  • Morning Prayer February 17, 2025

    Posted Mon at 4:39 AM by Russ Hjelm

    Heavenly Father,   As the dawn breaks and a new day unfolds before us, we come to You with hearts seeking to reflect Your love and compassion. You, O Lord, are the God of all comfort, who knows every sorrow and every joy that dwells within us. This morning, we ask for the gift of empathy&mdas...

  • Evening Prayer February 16, 2025

    Posted Feb 16 by Russ Hjelm

    Dear Lord,   As we come to the close of this day, we gather our hearts in Your presence, thankful for the moments we've lived and the kindness we've shared. We ask for Your grace to reflect on our actions, to cherish the kindness we've given, and to learn from where we might have fallen short...

  • On Being Kind

    Posted Feb 16 by Russ Hjelm

    In the vast tapestry of human experience, each thread of kindness you weave into the fabric of life adds a vibrant color of hope, warmth, and connection. Kindness is not merely an act but a way of being, a lens through which the world can be seen and transformed.   When you choose kindness, y...

  • What is Kindness?

    Posted Feb 16 by Russ Hjelm

    In a world where the rapid pace of life often pulls us in different directions, it's easy to forget the simple, yet transformative, power of kindness. Kindness, in its purest form, is an act of selflessness, an offering of the heart that seeks nothing in return. It is the bridge that connects us, tr...

  • The Ballad of Kindness

    Posted Feb 16 by Russ Hjelm

    In a world of rush and hustle, Where hearts can often harden, There lies a gentle, subtle touch— The art of kindness, golden. Kindness, not in grand displays, But in the quiet act of seeing, A smile to one who's lost their way, A moment of true being. It's in the hand that helps to lift, The e...

  • A Heart of Kindness

    Posted Feb 16 by Russ Hjelm

    Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:32 - "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."   Reflection: Kindness is more than a simple act; it is a reflection of the heart, an outpouring of love that mirrors the character of Christ. In our ...

  • Morning Prayer February 16, 2025

    Posted Feb 16 by Russ Hjelm

    Heavenly Father,   As we awaken to this new day, we come before You with hearts filled with gratitude for the gift of life. Today, we seek Your guidance to embody kindness in all that we do.   Lord, let kindness be the first word on our lips and the guiding force behind our a...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Feb 14 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Trouble At The CemeteryFriday, February 14, 2025There are many ways of ruining an occasion. We're normally taught that it is wrong to ruin special occasions, but is that Biblical? There was this one occasion that everybody had prepared for, dressed up, brought food, and made a big deal of it. But th...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Feb 14 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The RockAnd I also say to you that you are Peter,and on this rock I will build My church,and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18Jesus is the Rock on which the Church is built. Some have mistakenly t...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Feb 14 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Your great love is everlasting and far-reaching...Because of the LORD’s great lovewe are not consumed,for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning,great is your faithfulness.I say to myself,“The LORD is my por...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Feb 14 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayBecause of the LORD’s great lovewe are not consumed,for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning;great is your faithfulness.I say to myself,“The LORD is my portion;therefore I will wait for him.”The LORD is good to ...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Feb 13 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Gap and Your MantleThursday, February 13, 2025If we're honest with ourselves, we'll admit that there's a gap between the everyday life we live and the life we know we should live in God's Word, between the always victorious saint, pure, holy, loving, and light to the world and the person we see ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Feb 13 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Son of JosephPhilip found Nathanael and said to him,"We have found Him of whom Moses in the law,and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."John 1:45Jesus is called the Son of Joseph because J...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Feb 13 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,I praise You for this new day.You are the Creator of the universe and you know all things...Have you not known? Have you not heard?The everlasting God, the Lord,The Creator of the ends of the earth,Neither faints nor is weary.His unde...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Feb 13 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayHave you not known? Have you not heard?The everlasting God, the Lord,The Creator of the ends of the earth,Neither faints nor is weary.His understanding is unsearchable.Isaiah 40:28

  • Sapphires

    Posted Feb 12 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Redemption of MessesWednesday, February 12, 2025A teenage girl from a traditional Jewish home finds herself scandalously pregnant and unwed, thereby bringing shame on her family and the possibility of being stoned to death. Meanwhile, her fiancée must travel to his ancestral hometown for ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Feb 12 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Heavenly Father,I often ask You for help with my plans.Please teach me to wait upon You my Lord and to seek You and Your plans for my life...But those who wait on the LordShall renew their strength,They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Feb 12 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 Feb 11 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Holiness of WillTuesday, February 11, 2025Deuteronomy 6:5 instructs us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Therefore, does following God mean just going along with the flow? Yes and no. There's the flow of God's Spirit, and there's the flow of the world. To serve God, you h...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Feb 11 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Son of the HighestHe will be great,and will be called the Son of the Highest,and the Lord God will give Himthe throne of His father David. Luke 1:32Jesus is the Son of the Highest, as no human can be. The name “Most...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Feb 11 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Each day, I make countless decisions.Some are big decisions, and most are small.Please help me to approach each decision with Your wisdom and to turn to You in prayer for guidance.I ask for Your wisdom today...If any of you lacks wisd...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Feb 11 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.Proverbs 9:10

  • Sapphires

    Posted Feb 10 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Why You're Like a JetMonday, February 10, 2025What do believers and airplanes have in common? Airplanes are a unique form of transportation. You can stop a horse, a car, a bicycle, a train, or even a ship. But if you try to stop a plane in mid-air, it will crash. And you can't fly a plane in reverse...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Feb 10 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: That Spiritual Rock For they drank of that spiritual Rockthat followed them,and that Rock was Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:4Jesus was that Spiritual Rock from which the Israelites drank when they thirsted in the wilderness as the...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Feb 10 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,I join with your people in Heaven and on the Earth to proclaim...Worthy is the Lamb who was slain.Revelation 5:12Worthy is my Lord Jesus; the Lamb whose loving and obedient sacrifice redeemed me and gives me hope for today and every d...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Feb 10 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayTherefore, whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, and it did not fall, for it was fou...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Feb 7 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    When The Teacher got out of His SeatFriday, February 7, 2025For my 9 years old piano recital, I played a piano duet with my teacher. It was the Third movement of Haydn's Piano Concerto in C. It was an impressive piece. At the end, I stood up and received a thunderous standing ovation. It was a child...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Feb 7 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Author of Our FaithLooking unto Jesus, the authorand finisher of our faith,who for the joy that was set before Himendured the cross, despising the shame,and has sat down at the right handof the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Feb 7 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,Thank You for this beautiful new day that you have made...This is the day the Lord has made;We will rejoice and be glad in it.Psalm 118:24 My Lord Jesus, Your voice is so important to me, I listen now, expectantly...My sheep hear My voi...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Feb 7 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayLooking unto Jesus, the authorand finisher of our faith,who for the joy that was set before Himendured the cross, despising the shame,and has sat down at the right-handof the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2

  • Sapphires

    Posted Feb 6 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    You've got a RabbiThursday, February 6, 2025The Jewish people call their spiritual leaders "Rabbi." It might be hard for most of the world, and even for some Christians, to believe it, but the Baby born of the Virgin Mary grew up to be a Rabbi. The One who died on the cross and for Whom that symbol ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Feb 6 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Light of the CityThe city had no need of the sunor of the moon to shine in it,for the glory of God illuminated it.The Lamb is its light. Revelation 21:23When we get to Heaven, we won’t need the sun that shines in ou...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Feb 6 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus,You are the light of the world and the light of my life...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 8:12You know my de...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Feb 6 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayThen 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

  • Sapphires

    Posted Feb 5 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    John The Baptist as a BusinessmanWednesday, February 5, 2025Yochanan the Immerser, also known as John the Baptist, never got married. Why? It's probable that if John had married, he would have missed his calling and his life would have been a disaster. We don't know. But Messiah called him the great...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Feb 5 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The All and in AllWhere there is neither Greek nor Jew,circumcised nor uncircumcised,barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free,but Christ is all and in all. Colossians 3:11Jesus is the All and in All. When you become a member of Hi...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Feb 5 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerThe themes from today's prayer are taken fromPsalm 28, Psalm 31, Psalm 32 and Psalm 38. Pray for yourself and for others who may be in great need...Dear Father in Heaven,I cry out to You with my hands lifted high.I am in pain and every day feels like...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Feb 5 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayBe 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 mindsthrough Christ Jesus.Philippians 4...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Feb 4 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    You Who Art on EarthTuesday, February 4, 2025We are to pray, "Our Father Who art in Heaven". Notice that it speaks of God's "art", but there's nothing about your "art" at all. It doesn't matter whether you're in one place or another. Thus, it doesn't talk about where you are, because if it talked ab...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Feb 4 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Young ChildAnd when they had come into the house,they saw the young Child with Mary His mother,and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures,they presented gifts to Him:gold, frankincense, and ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Feb 4 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,I need You to guide me and to shape my life today.I am humbled as I approach You in prayer today, knowing that You love me, You hear me, and when I turn to You, You always come to me...Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Ja...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Feb 4 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayThen He who sat on the throne said,“Behold, I make all things new.”Revelation 21:5

  • Sapphires

    Posted Feb 3 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Abba, Daddy, and Your FaithMonday, February 3, 2025 How do we pray? There are seminars, books, teachings, and all sorts of things on how to pray. Messiah, who knows best, taught us how to pray. He started out by saying, "Our Father". Romans 8:15 says, "...we cry out, Abba, Father." Abba is the Hebr...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Feb 3 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: Like a DoveAnd immediately, coming up from the water,He (Jesus) saw the heavens partingand the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. Mark 1:10The Holy Spirit is like a Dove, coming to rest gently on you this day,...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Feb 3 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Heavenly Father,Thank You for Your unending mercy, grace and love.Let me abide in the words of Jesus... If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth,and the truth shall make you free.John 8:31-32Jesus, You a...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Feb 3 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayTherefore, if anyone is in Christ,the new creation has come:The old has gone, the new is here!2 Corinthians 5:17

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jan 31 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    He Has Already SpokenFriday, January 31, 2025Throughout the Scriptures, it says, "Thus says the Lord." We take that to mean the Lord is saying something. But when you read, "Thus says the Lord," the Hebrew word used is "Amar." Amar doesn't just mean thus "says" the Lord, it means thus "has said" the...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jan 31 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Father: The Father of Mercies Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3 When you call God Father, it’s not just His name that you’re calling upon. “Father” indi...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jan 31 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,Thank You for loving me and giving Your mercy to me.I surrender all to You today.May Your Holy Spirit repair, refine, and refresh me so that I can love and serve You and all others.Please help me to love others as You love me...We love ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jan 31 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayJohn 10:11 NKJV“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jan 30 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Get The Junk out of Your ClosetThursday, January 30, 2025In Matthew, Messiah speaks about going into your prayer closet. Have you ever thought about how strange it is to talk about praying in a closet? Your closet might have vacuum cleaners, umbrellas, winter coats, and mothballs in it. The word clo...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jan 30 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: ShilohThe scepter shall not depart from Judah,nor a lawgiver from between his feet,until Shiloh comes,and to Him shall be the obedience of the people. Genesis 49:10Jesus is Shiloh, which means “peacemaker.” He can...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jan 30 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,I pray that You will anoint me so that I can join with Jesus......to proclaim good news to the poor....to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.Luke 4:18-19Please prepare and send me to......bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim freedom...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jan 30 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayIsaiah 61:1-3 ESVThe Year of the Lord's Favor1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed meto bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jan 29 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Holiness of Bad EyesightWednesday, January 29, 2025In Genesis 27, Isaac is blessing his sons. He wants to bless Esau, but Jacob comes to him disguised. Due to his poor eyesight, Isaac blesses Jacob instead, thus fulfilling the prophecy. Are you having a hard time blessing, loving, or forgiving a...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jan 29 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: SaviorFor there is born to you this dayin the city of David a Savior,who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11Jesus is the Savior, a title that means “deliverer” and “preserver.” Jesus has many names, but the ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jan 29 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,I pray for those who are grieving today.I pray for those who have lost loved ones.I pray for those who have lost relationships.I pray for those who have had to surrender their dreams.I pray for all who have experienced loss of hope and ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jan 29 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayBlessed are those who mourn,For they shall be comforted.Matthew 5:4

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jan 28 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Flowing LifeTuesday, January 28, 2025Isaiah 55:12 says, "You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace." The word "led forth" in Hebrew, is "yabal." Yabal also means to "flow", like a river flows. God's Spirit is likened to water that flows. So, when you're living in God's Spirit and bei...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jan 28 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Trinity: The God Who is Near (Elohay Mikarov)"Am I a God near at hand," says the LORD,"And not a God afar off? Can anyone hide himself in secret places,so I shall not see him?" Jeremiah 23:23-24Do you act as if God were far off...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jan 28 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,I pray that today Your Holy Spirit will remind me that all of my hope comes from You.Your word is my daily help and the light that illuminates my life path...Your word is a lamp to my feet And, a light to my path. Psalms 119:105Please h...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jan 28 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayYour word is a lamp to my feet And, a light to my path. Psalms 119:105

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jan 27 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Mystery Of His WingsMonday, January 27, 2025Malachi 4:2 says, "...the Son of Righteousness will arise with healing in His wings." That Hebrew word, in this text, for wings is Kanaph. Kanaph is also the name of a sacred fringe called tzitzit that is on the tallit or prayer shawl of Jewish men. Me...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jan 27 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,I pray that You will lead me to live today as You require... And what does the Lord require of youBut to do justly, To love mercy,And to walk humbly with your God?Micah 6:8Lord, help me to respond to others with patience and grace.Pleas...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jan 27 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayJesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."John 14:6

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jan 24 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Three Central WordsFriday, January 24, 2025When you first learned to speak, you learned three central words: Please and thank you. We often forget what the simplest first lesson that we learned as children means in our hearts to God. When we ask God for something, the attitude must be please, not de...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jan 24 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Lord Jesus ChristThe Revelation of Jesus Christ,which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. Revelation 1:1Our Savior’s composite name is “Jesus Christ,” the name C...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jan 24 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Mighty God,I am in desperate need of Your peace today, as Jesus promised...Peace, I leave with you, My peace I give to you,not as the world gives do I give to you.Let not your heart be troubled,neither let it be afraid. John 14:27Let Your Holy S...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jan 24 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayDo not worry about your life,what you will eat or drink;or about your body, what you will wear.Is not life more than food,and the body more than clothes?...But seek first his kingdomand his righteousness,and all these things will be given to you ...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jan 23 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Whenever He Is, Then Is The Perfect TimeThursday, January 23, 2025Galatians 4 says, "In the fullness of time, God sent His Son, born of a woman." Does that simply mean that He came because it was the perfect time and so that made it the fullness of time? The "fullness of time" is a Hebrew expression...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jan 23 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: RabbiThen Jesus turned, and seeing them following,said to them, "What do you seek?" They said to Him, "Rabbi."John 1:38Jesus is Rabbi. The title is a transliteration (the letters cross over into English, letter for letter) of...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jan 23 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Heavenly Father,Thank You for Your generosity and kindness to me.I look to You as the perfect example of how to give generously.I want to be more giving and generous, as Paul encourages all Christians...So let each one give as he purposes in his...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jan 23 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayThen Jesus turned, and seeing them following,said to them, "What do you seek?" They said to Him, "Rabbi."John 1:38

  • Men’s Clergy Shirts at Eras and Why They Differ from Taylor Sty

    Posted Jan 23 by santhia petter

    When it comes to men’s clergy attire, it’s more than just what a priest wears it’s about how they present themselves in their ministry, the comfort they experience during long services, and how their clothing reflects their faith. For years, Catholic priest clothing has been root...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jan 22 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Miracles You've Been MissingWednesday, January 22, 2025Have you ever wanted to see a real miracle, like the deaf hearing, the blind seeing, or the dead raised to life? How would it change you? Imagine if you lived in a world of darkness. Then all of a sudden a light appears rising in the sky, li...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jan 22 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Father: The Very God of PeaceAnd the very God of peacesanctify you wholly;and I pray Godyour whole spirit and soul and bodybe preserved blamelessunto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23When you search for p...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jan 22 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Thank You for Your unconditional love for me and for Your peace which surpasses all understanding. Philippians 4:7I am in awe of You and I desire to draw nearer to you. Thank You for drawing nearer to me. James 4:8Today, I want to wal...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jan 22 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Philippians 4:7 NKJVand the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jan 21 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Unexpected Lives Of RuthTuesday, January 21, 2025The Book of Ruth starts out one way and ends up much differently. Naomi - expected to stay in Israel her whole life, see her sons marry Israelites, and give her grandchildren. Ruth- probably expected to remain in Moab, marry a Moabite and live and...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted Jan 21 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: PreciousTherefore, to you who believe,He is precious.1 Peter 2:7Jesus is Precious. A diamond is called a precious stone. As the best diamond in the world would cost you everything to purchase, so Jesus is Precious, because Hi...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted Jan 21 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Thank You for being the loving God, who created all life and who inspires me to look at the world through Your creative and loving eyes. I look up to the Heavens and I see Your beautiful creation. I look at the flowe...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted Jan 21 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of...

  • Sapphires

    Posted Jan 17 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Sabina's ChoiceFriday, January 17, 2025Often in communist countries when men were put in prison for their faith, agents from the state would harass the prisoners' wife, threatening her, pressuring her to divorce him. Sabina Wurmbrand was one of those women. She responded to the threats by saying, "I...