The Wilderness

The Wilderness

By Pastor Steve Nickodemus When You Are Alone “And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil.” Luke 4:1-2a English Standard Version So often our most wonderful times of joy and intimacy with God are followed […]

Get Off My Turf!

Get Off My Turf!

By Pastor Steve Nickodemus Where Kindness Comes From “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 English Standard Version On a mission trip to Costa Rica, we encountered a group of monkeys who did not want us near their home.  They beat branches and screeched at […]

Where Are You Taking Me, Lord?

Where Are You Taking Me, Lord?

By Pastor Steve Nickodemus Trusting in Jesus You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking this SoundCloud link. “And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep.” Matthew 8:24 English Standard Version Jesus led his disciples into a boat and […]