Ashley Love-Divine Baptist Church

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.

06/04/2026

Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.

06/04/2026

6/3/26 — Ashley Love-Divine Baptist Church

In Youth group we talked about how gratitude isn’t just saying “thank you” — it’s noticing the good things God is doing right now. When we focus on what we do have instead of what we don’t, our whole attitude changes. Gratitude makes life lighter, joy stronger, and our faith more real.

Youth group Awards
Tonight we celebrated our Attendance Award Winners, behavior Awards. Week after week, we’re watching these young people grow in faith, character, and confidence. God is truly shaping something special in them, and it is a blessing to witness.

Each week, we pour into these youth with intentional love and structure:
- We teach an applicable Bible lesson — tonight’s lesson was on Self‑Control
- We feed every child who walks through the door
- We show them how to pray and remind them that Jesus loves them
- We teach the Ten Commandments and how they lead to the ABCs of Salvation
- We walk through the Fruit of the Spirit and the works of the flesh
- We build unity through team‑building games
- We take prayer requests — real needs, real hurts, real faith

These young people are learning Scripture, learning to pray, and learning who they are in Christ. This is discipleship in action.

Lighting the path for youth through the love of Christ Jesus.
To our faithful team—thank you for showing up with love, patience, and dedication. Your service is planting seeds that will bear fruit for years to come. We could not do this without you.
If God has placed it on your heart to partner with this 501(c)(3) ministry, your support helps us reach more children, teach them the Word, and give them a safe place to grow in Christ. When you give, you’re not just donating—you’re stepping into the work God is doing in their lives.
Scan the QR code to sow into this ministry and help us continue teaching the youth about Jesus.

God bless you,
Pastor Phillip Lucas
Special thanks to:
Cassie Jean Hamilton • Wes Hamilton • Robin Slone- Lucas • Jay Bailey • Jarrett Smith • Erin Smith • Frank Wilma Miller • Sarah Sturgill and Katie Bailey and Deb Cross Jaylyn Bailey Alexus McDonald

06/04/2026

Verse of the Day
“And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.”
Luke 17:4

(Being Christ Like)
Forgiving others is one of the clearest ways we reflect the heart of Jesus Christ. When someone offends us and then sincerely asks for forgiveness, choosing to forgive shows the love of Christ living within us. It becomes a light to the world, revealing that Christ truly dwells in our hearts when we release the offense and move forward in grace.
When Jesus hung on the cross—wounded, mocked, and rejected—He prayed, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” What an example He set for us. His forgiveness was not based on how He was treated, but on who He is.
This verse challenges us deeply:
Do I hold grudges, or do I let them go?
Do I cling to hurt, or do I choose Christlikeness?
Walking in forgiveness is not weakness—it is spiritual strength. It is Christ shining through us.
Heavenly Father, Help me to walk in true Christlike forgiveness. When others offend me, give me the grace to release the hurt and reflect the love of Jesus. Teach me to let go of grudges and to forgive freely, just as You have forgiven me. In Jesus name. Amen

06/03/2026

Verse of the Day
“Then He said to the disciples, ‘It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!’ NKJV
Luke 17:1AND [Jesus] said to His disciples, Temptations (snares, traps set to entice to sin) are sure to come, but woe to him by or through whom they come! Luke 17:1 AMPC

(The Trap Is Set)
There is so much the devil uses to get Christians off track and away from the purpose God has for them. The enemy sets minefields along the path we are called to walk, hoping to destroy our focus and hinder our assignment. This is why we must seek God’s will daily and stay sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus warned that offenses will surely come. Matthew 24:10–12 prophesies that in the last days many will become offended, betray one another, and their love will grow cold. Offense is one of the enemy’s most effective traps.
We can be walking strong in our Christian life, feeling encouraged and focused, and suddenly find ourselves caught in something that hinders us. Instead of seeking God for help to forgive, we fix our eyes on how we were wronged. Offense takes root, and we begin to defend ourselves instead of advancing the Gospel.
The energy once used to further the Kingdom becomes energy used to justify our hurt. Those who once stood with us in ministry become divided—some “on our side,” others “against us.” Our prayer life becomes hindered. Our study of God’s Word becomes clouded by our desire to prove our point. Then bitterness springs up, and the preaching of the cross is no longer the driving force of our life—fairness and self‑defense take its place.
But God has called us to something higher. Ephesians 4:32 reminds us to forgive one another just as God forgave us for Christ’s sake. Jesus also said to agree with your adversary quickly. We must shed offense quickly and discern the traps of the enemy.
Ask yourself: Is the preaching of the Gospel still the main thing that drives my life? For every Christian, that should be our greatest passion and purpose.
Heavenly Father, help me to recognize the traps the enemy sets before me. Guard my heart from offense, bitterness, and distraction. Keep my spirit sensitive to Your leading, and let the preaching of the Gospel remain the driving force of my life. Strengthen me to forgive quickly, walk in love, and stay focused on the purpose You have given me. In Jesus name. Amen.

06/02/2026

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.