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“And let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” –Galatians 6:9-10 TRANSCRIPTION: Good morning. Grace and peace be unto all of you, my Father’s children, on this incredible Wednesday morning. As we continue this week focusing on patience, I felt led to turn to Paul’s letter to the church at Galatia. For those o

“Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door.” –James 5:7-9 TRANSCRIPTION: Good morning, good morning. Grace and peace be un

“Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door.” –James 5:7-9 TRANSCRIPTION: Good morning, family. God bless you. Grace and pe

“And He said to all, ‘If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?” –Luke 9:23-25 TRANSCRIPTION: Good morning, good morning. Grace and peace be unto all of you, my Father’s children. As we enter this wonderful and incredible Friday, I’m Dr. P

“You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your God an ox or sheep in which is a blemish or any defect whatever, for that is an abomination to the Lord your God.” –Deuteronomy 17:1 TRANSCRIPTION: Good morning, good morning. Grace and peace be unto all of you, my Father’s children, on this wonderful Thursday morning—the Thursday after Ash Wednesday. Our devotional Scripture today comes from Deuteronomy chapter 17, verse 1. Yesterday we were in the book of Joel, but today I want to c

“Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning…” –Joel 2:12-18 TRANSCRIPTION: Good morning, good morning. Grace and peace be unto all of you, my Father’s children. It is an incredible Wednesday morning, and I’m excited as we kick off our Lenten season on this Ash Wednesday, 2026. We’ve been preparing for this season of Lent as a period of sacrifice—a time to allow ourselves to be consecrated o

“Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” –Joshua 3:5 This Lenten season, Community Baptist Church of Somerset is stepping into a sacred rhythm together. Lent is more than tradition. It is an invitation. An invitation to slow down. To quiet the noise. To draw nearer to God with intention and expectancy. Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Jamin Powell, we are entering a season of consecration, clarity, and commitment, believing that when we

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27 Pastoral Insight: Solomon gives guidance to his children in how they are to walk in life. His emphasis is centered on guarding their hearts and mind from the distractions around them. He urges them to temper their tongue’s because there is the power of creativity and destruction in its use. Personal Reflection: How can we be mindful in the interactions and encounters we face in our day? What measures will we take to be intentional in our sp

Today’s Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5 Pastoral Insight: Joshua prepares the children of Israel to cross the Jordan River and enter the land promised to them from God. They have been poised to make this move for 40 years and now are on the border of their blessing. This transition out of the wilderness is not to be taken lightly so they are being led by the ark of the covenant which represented the presence of God. Personal Reflection: As we start a new week what is the significanc

Today’s Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14 Pastoral Insight: Paul writes to the church in Colossae with a sense of urgency. He gives a clarion call for them to treat one another with a sense of value. Paul understood that the strength of their witness as well as their ability to endure hinged on the connected sense of responsibility they had to one another. The relationships they cultivated would shape their ability to carry out the great commission. Personal Reflection: Why are t