Ashley Love-Divine Baptist Church

06/18/2026

Verse of the Day:
And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the c**k crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. Luke 22:61

(Merciful Jesus)
Peter’s failure was heartbreaking, yet deeply human. In that moment when Jesus turned and looked at him, Peter felt the full weight of his mistake. We often find ourselves in similar places—wanting to live Christ-like, yet stumbling in ways that disappoint us. How many times have we repeated the same shortcomings, wondering why we fall again?
But Jesus knew Peter would fail, and He knows our weaknesses too. Still, He loves us. Still, He went to the cross for us. When we fall short, we can come to Him with a repentant heart, trusting that He is faithful and just to forgive. Our only boast is the grace of Christ Jesus—grace purchased by His blood.
I don’t set out to fail God, but when I do, I ask for forgiveness. And He loves me enough to forgive me. Thank God for a merciful Lord.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the mercy You show me even when I fall short. Strengthen my heart to walk in Your ways, and when I stumble, remind me of Your grace that restores and renews. Help me grow, repent, and continue following You with a sincere heart. In Jesus. Amen

06/17/2026

This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

06/17/2026

Message us if you would like to be picked up or any questions. Have a blessed day.
Youth group will not be at Ashley Love-Divine Baptist Church but youth is going to Independent Full Gospel Church for Vbs.

06/17/2026

Verse of the Day
“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:” Luke 22:31

(Sifted but Strengthened)
The Lord Jesus warned Peter that Satan desired to shake him, test him, and break him down like wheat on a threshing floor. But Jesus also told him something powerful—“I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not.” Jesus did not pray that Peter would never stumble, but that even after stumbling, his faith would not collapse.
Peter did deny the Lord three times. He made a painful mistake, yet he repented, and the Lord restored him. Once strengthened by the Holy Spirit, God used Peter to preach with boldness and lead thousands to salvation. His failure did not disqualify him—his repentance positioned him.
In our Christian walk, we will fall short. We will face moments where the enemy tries to sift us, shake us, or discourage us. But like Peter, we must turn back to Christ in repentance, take up our cross, and continue following Him. God still has a mission for you. Your stumble is not your ending. Press on.
Heavenly Father, strengthen my faith when I am tested. Help me to rise after every stumble, walk in repentance, and continue the work You have called me to do. Keep my heart steady, my spirit willing, and my steps aligned with Your will. In Jesus name. Amen.

06/16/2026

Verss of the Day
"But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap."
Luke 21:34

(Weighed Down)
I remember how brother Herb used to sing, “The devil put another link in the chain.”
So many things in life seem harmless at first. Nothing appears wrong, nothing seems dangerous — but over time, little by little, they creep in. First a foothold… then a grip… then a chain.
No child ever dreams of growing up to be addicted — whether to food, alcohol, drugs, po*******hy, gambling, or anything else that destroys peace. No one plans to lose control, lose stability, or lose the ability to function. But the enemy works slowly. Quietly. Subtly. Until the weight becomes unbearable and life begins to feel hopeless.
Jesus warned us to watch ourselves — because the cares of this life can weigh us down before we even realize it.
That’s why we must flee the things that bring no good fruit. We must guard our hearts, guard our minds, and guard our walk with God.
If today you feel weighed down — if something has made your life feel unmanageable or spiritually heavy — there is hope. Bring it to Jesus in prayer. Get on your knees. Cry out to the Lord. Fast. Seek His face. His power can resurrect you out of anything that has chained you down.
There is hope — and it is at the cross.
Heavenly Father, Thank You for warning us to watch our hearts and stay alert. If anything has weighed us down or taken hold of our lives, shine Your light on it and break every chain. Give us strength to flee what harms us and to cling to what brings life. Help us seek You in prayer, fasting, and faith until Your power lifts every burden.
In Jesus name. Amen.

06/15/2026

Verse of the Day
“And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.”
Luke 21:29–30 KJV

(Summer Is Near)
When it is springtime, and you can see the new buds forming on the trees. My wife always pointed out the tulips popping up. Spring is beautiful—nature comes back to life after the long sleep of winter.
We can clearly tell that summer is near. Almost everyone can recognize this. But how many can recognize where we are on God’s prophetic calendar?
In this chapter, Jesus Christ gives many warnings so we can discern the time period we are living in.
On the world stage right now, we see rumors of war on every hand. We hear of natural disasters and massive earthquakes.
Jesus told us to WATCH when we see these things, because our redemption is drawing near. Just as surely as we can look at a budding tree and know summer is close, we should be able to look at the signs around us and know that Jesus could come at any hour.
Let us be ready. Let our hearts be watching. Let our lives be aligned with His Word.
He is near—at the door.
Heavenly Father, Thank You for giving us signs that remind us of Your soon return. Help us to stay watchful, discerning, and faithful in these last days. Stir our hearts to live ready, to walk in holiness, and to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Let us not be distracted by the world, but strengthened by Your Word. Prepare us for the moment when the trumpet sounds. In Jesus name, Amen.

06/14/2026

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06/14/2026

On behalf of our entire church family we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Tire Star in Wolcottville, Indiana for repairing the air conditioning in our church van.

Due to extreme heat & lack of air conditioning, we had been forced to cancel our youth services, and the situation was especially concerning because our church driver has medical conditions that make traveling in the heat difficult.

Your kindness and willingness to help have been such a blessing to our ministry. Because of your generosity and service, our youth can once again gather together, and our transportation needs can be met safely and comfortably.

The Bible reminds us in Galatians 6:10, "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men." You have certainly lived out this scripture through your commpassion and support.

May God richly bless Tire star, your employees, and your families for the kindness you have shown to our church. We are truly grateful and thank Jesus for placing people like you in our community.

With sincere appreciation and many blessing,

Ashley Love Divine Baptist Church