Below you will find posted – weekly- devotionals from various members of the body of Christ here at KC. Each article has been gently edited by our staff and nothing posted here is intentionally controversial or in opposition to our core beliefs. We hope that through this medium you will get a feel for the heartbeat of the people who have chosen to live together in this faith community we call Kawaiahaʻo Church.
“When I write letters to you, I am not trying to frighten you. Please do not think that. Some people say: ‘Paul’s letters are powerful and they say strong things. But when he himself is here with us, he seems to be weak. And the words that he speaks have no value.’ Anyone who says …
I used to believe in coincidences. I just happened to meet people out of random luck. I work with Disabled people by chance. I’m writing devotionals at a Church 3,100 miles away because it’s a fluke. Naw, it’s not an accident! It’s God’s Will. If it wasn’t, it wouldn’t be working the way, it …
It’s not an accident! – Integrity, Love One Another, Saved Read More »
“Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”? Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— …
“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and …
I would like to share a place very special to me. It’s the back deck in my home. As the sun goes down, I spend personal time with God nightly. Most of the time I thank Him for even giving a small sinner like me the time of day. I renew my promise to Him …
God, me, and my heart – Love, Spending Time with Ke Akua Read More »
One of my (many) faults is that I can be cynical at times. I pray often asking God to start to soften my hardened heart and at least lead me to the facts before I jump to conclusions. I know why I am cynical at times. It all started with my dad who drilled in …
“And he made the Sea of cast bronze, ten cubits from one brim to the other; it was completely round. Its height was five cubits, and a line of thirty cubits measured its circumference. Below its brim were ornamental buds encircling it all around, ten to a cubit, all the way around the Sea. The …
“He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”” Revelation 21:7-8 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/rev.21.7-8.NKJV Wait a …
I am now 57 and the thoughts of retirement do enter my mind. Currently, I feel like I am semi-retired as I work in my home supporting three fellows with disabilities. My routines in life have dramatically changed, and in my opinion, for the better. I don’t need to deal with office politics, deal with …
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalms 46:10 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.46.10.NKJV Oh, how one learns so much when they spend one on one time with God through prayer! You can better assess your surroundings and reflect on things. Your mind …
