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• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 4, 2019
  Second Chances by Max Lucado   It was small enough to overlook. Only two words. I know I’d read that passage a hundred times. But I’d never seen it.   But I won’t miss it again. It’s highlighted in yellow and underlined in red. You might w...

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 4, 2019
  Not Even A Billion Monday, November 4, 2019 Once 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 rem...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 4, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26   A Time to Think When I have learned to love God better than my earthly dearest, I shall love my earthly dearest better than I do now.&mdas...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 4, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   You are my Hope and my Promise.   I pray that You will give me the patience I need to wait upon Your will and Your plans for me...   But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 4, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day But those who wait on the Lord Shall 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

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 3, 2019
  See By Faith by Max Lucado   On the wall of a concentration camp, a prisoner had carved the following words:   “I believe in the sun, even though it doesn’t shine.   I believe in love, even when it isn’t shown.   I ...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 3, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11   A Time to Think If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.—Mary Engelbreit   ...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 3, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Today's Prayer is based upon Psalm 147   Dear Father God,   Oh, how I praise You!   Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful... Psalm ...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 3, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful... Psalm 147:1

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 2, 2019
  Let God Have Youby Max Lucado How long has it been since you let God have you? I mean really have you? How long since you gave him a portion of undiluted, uninterrupted time listening for his voice? Apparently, Jesus did. He made a deliberate effort to spend time with God. Spend much time readin...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 2, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Psalm 143:8 NIV   A Time to Think Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people. &m...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 2, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   Like, You first disciples, please fill me with Your Joy and with Your Holy Spirit today...   And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:52   Help me to brin...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 2, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day For I am the Lord your God. You shall, therefore, consecrate yourselves, and you shall be holy; for I am holy. Leviticus 11:44

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 1, 2019
  Good 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 blessing in their lives. So oft...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM November 1, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:1

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 31, 2019
  Making Use Of Your Mistakes Thursday, October 31, 2019 Proverbs 24:16 says, “A righteous man falls seven times, and rises again.” An example of this is Simon Peter. Peter was a righteous man who fell many times. But you don’t read about him continuing to make the same m...

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 31, 2019
  We Are Valuable by Max Lucado   Value is now measured by two criteria: appearance and performance. Where does that leave the ugly or uneducated? Where hope does that offer the unborn child? The aged? The handicapped? Not much at all. We become nameless numbers on mislaid lists. ...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 31, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection Evening and morning, and at noon, I will pray and cry aloud; and He shall hear my voice. Psalm 55:17   A Time to Think How you think about a problem is more important than the problem itself. So always think positively. —Norman Vince...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 31, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God,   It's true...that I may be the only "Bible" someone ever reads.   Please help me be a living testament to others for You.   Please work through me and help me be a light and an encouragement for my non-...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 31, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen. Isaiah 32:3

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 30, 2019
  Be Honest — Honest to Godby Max Lucado Prayer really is simple. Resist the urge to complicate it. Don’t take pride in well-crafted prayers. Don’t apologize for incoherent prayers. No games. No cover-ups. Just be honest—honest to God. Climb into His lap. Tell Him everything ...

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 30, 2019
  The Woman Who Returned To Pompei Wednesday, October 30, 2019 When the volcano of Pompeii erupted, one of the city’s inhabitants, a rich and beautiful woman ran down to the harbor to escape by ship. It was a wise decision. However, before running down, she decided to stay behind jus...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 30, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' Matthew 22:37-39   A Time to Think ...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 30, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear 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 t...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 30, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day No man shall be able to stand before you all 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

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 29, 2019
  You Can Never See What Is Tuesday, October 29, 2019 You never see things as they are – only as they were. In order to see anything in this world, the light from the object you’re perceiving has to reach your eye. Then the light has to be translated into electric impulses, whi...

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 29, 2019
  Don't Get Lost in Your Troubles by Max Lucado   Our minds cannot be full of God at the same time they are full of fear! Don’t get lost in your troubles. Lift up your eyes! “He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lo...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 29, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14   A Time to Think A day of worry is more exhausting than a day of work. –Sir John Lubbock   A Time ...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 29, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus,   There are days when I feel weak and uninspired.   And there are days when I am full of life and hope that You have given to me.   Please help me to remember that my strength comes from You... ...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 29, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble. Psalm 37:39

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 27, 2019
  My Crazy Thought by Max Lucado   My family consisted of me, two sisters and a brother. We were siblings because we came from the same family. I’m sure there have been times when they did not want to call me their brother, but they didn’t have that choice. Nor do we....

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 27, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13-14   A Time to Think It is during our darkest moments that ...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 27, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Thank You that You are a God of mercy, grace and second chances.   I thank You for forgiving me and for welcoming me back during the times of my life when I strayed from You and when I was disobedient. &n...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 27, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him." Luke 15:20

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 26, 2019
  Hidden in His Love by Max Lucado   Do you ever think… If people only knew–if my secrets were ever made public, I’m not sure what I’d do! Or maybe I do….!   It is time to let God’s love cover all things in your life. All the s...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 26, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection Whatever you do, whether in speech or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus and give thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 (The Daily Life Bible)   A Time to Think We don't need more to be thankful for, we need to be m...
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• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 26, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   I seek You and Your Kingdom first with all my heart...   Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to You. Matthew 6:33   Please co...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 26, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to You. Matthew 6:33

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 24, 2019
  Healing Are The Wounds Thursday, October 24, 2019 Proverbs 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.&rdqu...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 24, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Psalm 118:14   A Time to Think We ought to see the face of God every morning before we see the face of man. –Dwight L. Moody, evangelist   A Time to Act ...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 24, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear 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 given to us today.   Thank You for cool breezes at the en...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 24, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Lamentations 3:22-23 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 22 Because of the mercies of Adonai we will not be consumed, for His compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning! Great is Your faithfulness.   Tree of L...

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 21, 2019
  Every Gift Is Neededby Max Lucado Two of my teenage years were spent carrying a tuba in my high school marching band.  Not necessarily what you’d describe as a call from God, but it wasn’t a wasted experience either.  I learned some facts about harmony that I’ll pass on ...

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 21, 2019
  The Cosmic Gallows Monday, October 21, 2019 In the Book of Esther, Haman builds a gallows to hang Mordecai. But, that same gallows is used to hang Haman himself. Haman is a type of enemy. Mordecai, as the hero, is a type of savior. So what does Haman’s gallows reveal? A fascinating...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 21, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me. Psalm 30:2   A Time to Think We may live victoriously, not because we have any power within ourselves, but because when we give ourselves to God, He gives himself to us. —Norman ...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 21, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear 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 ...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 21, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and life to come. (1 Timothy 4:7-8).

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 18, 2019
  The World Of Campers Friday, October 18, 2019 Chag Sukkot is the Hebrew name for the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles. This was because, during the feast, every worshiper camped out in a sukkah; a type of tent, under the skies of Jerusalem. There is a profound truth here. Israel w...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 18, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13   A Time to Think You are infinitely dear to the Father, unspeakably precious to Him. You are never, not for one second, alone. –Norman F. Dowty,...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 18, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God,   Here I am, in awe of Your tremendous 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 dept...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 18, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day 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 able to separate (me) from the love of God w...

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 17, 2019
  A Prayer of Confession by Max Lucado   Confession isn’t a punishment for sin; it’s an isolation of sin so it can be exposed and extracted. Exactly what is it that you need forgiveness for? For being a bad person? That’s too general. For losing your patience in...

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 17, 2019
  The Seed In The Spirit’s Fruit Thursday, October 17, 2019 In agriculture, the seed produces fruit. But fruit also bears seed. So within the fruit is found the 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, tha...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 17, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection The Lord is his people’s strength; he is a fortress of protection for his anointed one. Psalm 28:8 (The Daily Life Bible)   A Time to Think Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's ...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 17, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear 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 W...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 17, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day In 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 l...

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 16, 2019
  Anxiety Ain't Fun by Max Lucado   Anxiety is a meteor shower of what-ifs. The sky is falling, and it’s falling disproportionately on you. Anxiety ain’t fun! One would think Christians would be exempt from worry but we are not. It’s enough to make us wonder if ...

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 16, 2019
  The Lesson Of The Chicken Sandwich Wednesday, October 16, 2019 We 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 g...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 16, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection But you, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. Psalm 22:19   A Time to Think Sometimes hope seems as unreal as the angel beside you. But both are there. –Author Unknown   A Time to Act Live wi...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 16, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven,   When I remember the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis, I realize how You want so much more for me than I could ever dream.   I also see how You can turn what others intend for evil into what You int...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 16, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Genesis 50:20

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 15, 2019
  God Hates Arrogance by Max Lucado   Proverbs 16:18 reminds us as humility goes before honor, “pride goes before a fall.”   Ever wonder why churches are powerful in one generation but empty the next? The Bible says the Lord will tear down the house o...
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• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 15, 2019
  The Battles You Win By Not Fighting Tuesday, October 15, 2019 George Washington was not only America’s first president but 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 r...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 15, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13   A Time to Think Live one day without any unhealthy thoughts. It may be difficult, but try another day until it becomes habitual.–Ruth Stafford Peale   ...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 15, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Today'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; ...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 15, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalm 119:1-8 Tree of Life Version (TLV) Learn Torah Letter by Letter Psalm 119 ALEPH א 1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Torah of Adonai. 2 Happy are those who keep His testimonies, who seek H...

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 14, 2019
  Messiah At The Feast Of Tabernacles Monday, October 14, 2019 During 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 priest would pour it out. This was called the Water Pouring Ceremony. As the water was ...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 14, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection Therefore with joy will you draw water from the wells of salvation. Isaiah 12:3   A Time to Think Our prayers lay the track down on which God’s power can come.–Watchman Nee, church leader, and Christian teacher   A Ti...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 14, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, You are my King.   I love You...   We love Him because He first loved us. 1 John 4:1   I come to worship You, because You first came to me.   Jesus, You are my LORD,...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 14, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day We love Him because He first loved us. 1 John 4:1

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 13, 2019
  We Need a Good Shepherd by Max Lucado   Sheep aren’t smart. They tend to wander into running creeks for water, then their wool grows heavy and they drown. They have no sense of direction. They need a shepherd to lead them to calm water. So do we! We, like sheep, tend to b...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 13, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11   A Time to Think Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.–Mari...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 13, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven,   I praise You today my Lord.   Thank You for staying close to me, even in my most difficult days...   The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. ...
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• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 13, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 12, 2019
  Judgment Is God's Jobby Max Lucado There is power in revenge. Intoxicating power. Haven’t we tasted it? Haven’t we been tempted to get even? As we escort the offender into the courtroom, we announce, “He hurt me!” and jurors shake their heads in disgust. “He abandoned ...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 12, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection The sower sows the word. Mark 4: 14   A Time to Think Nothing is impossible; the word itself says "I'm possible!"—Audrey Hepburn   A Time to Act Do your best. There is no better achieved than that.   A T...
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• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 12, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   I know You are able...   to move mountains, to speak creation into existence, to heal the sick, to save the lost, and to meet every need I have today. I commit myself to You.  ...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 12, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalm 107:29 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 29 He stilled the storm to a whisper— the waves were hushed.[a]   Footnotes: [a] Psalm 107:29 cf. Luke 8:24-25.   Tree of Life Version (TLV) Tree of Life (TLV...

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 10, 2019
  A Vision of the Reward by Max Lucado   Paul said in II Corinthians 4:16-18, “We do not lose heart... .for our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.&rdq...

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 10, 2019
  The Bridal Bath Thursday, October 10, 2019 While I was in Galilee, I was brought to the ruins of an ancient city in which there were structures designed to contain water. These were baths of purification called “mikvah.” The “mikvah” or “sacred bath” w...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 10, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 5:15   A Time to Think The capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance. –Pabl...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 10, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear 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, “plan...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 10, 2019
  Lighthouse 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

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 9, 2019
  Who is in Charge? by Max Lucado A day transporting a family from one city to another is closely akin to God transporting us from our home to his. And some of life’s stormiest hours occur when the passenger and the driver disagree on what takes place during the trip! Can you imagin...

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 9, 2019
  The Day Of Atonements And Coverings Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Yom Kippur means The Day of Atonement or The Day of Covering. But it’s also called Yom Ha Kippurim - The Day of the Coverings. God’s covering is so great that the singular word covering cannot quite cover it. Mess...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 9, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2   A Time to Think God's silence is in no way indicative of His activity or involvement in our lives. He may be silent but He is...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 9, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Good morning Lord,   I am so thankful that You have called me to Your purpose on this earth.   I am grateful for Your salvation in Jesus and the power You have given to me through Your Holy Spirit.   As I start th...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 9, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day I run straight toward the goal to win the prize that God's heavenly call offers in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 8, 2019
  For Those Who Don’t Know What They’re Doing Tuesday, October 8, 2019 The 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...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 7, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Please help me to focus on You and all that is positive in Your Kingdom.   There are so many bad things going on in the world.   There is increasing persecution of Christians.   O...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 7, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day If 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

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 6, 2019
  An Anchor for the Soul By Max Lucado   Sometimes we just run out of hope. When we do, where can we turn? Hebrews 6:19-20 says, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 6, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection In all this, you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire&mdash...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 6, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Sometimes I get frustrated and angry when I believe someone has wronged me, not lived up to their promises or let me down.   Help me to remember that people are not perfect.   I pray that I will...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 6, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Mark 11:25 New King James Version (NKJV) Forgiveness and Prayer 25 “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.   Script...

• Sapphries

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 4, 2019
  The Danger Of Predictability Friday, October 4, 2019 There 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...

• Max Lucado

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 4, 2019
  God Chats in the Closet by Max Lucado   Religious leaders loved to make theater out of their prayers. The show nauseated Jesus. In Matthew 6:6 He said, “When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who cannot be seen. Your Father can see what i...

• Daily Scripture and Reflections

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 4, 2019
  Daily Scripture & Reflection He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:2 NIV   A Time to Think Do not strive in your own strength. —Andrew Murray   ...

• Daily Prayers

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 4, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God,   Today I want to ask for Your protection and blessing upon all Christians around the world.   Please give us wisdom and guidance, and surround us with Your guardian angels.   I pray for my Christian bro...

• Verse of the Day

  by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM October 4, 2019
  Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day "But 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