Author Archives: Pastor Jesse

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About Pastor Jesse

I am someone loved by Jesus - a disciple, husband, father, pastor, and engineer. God has a mission and invites us into it. I want to do my part to encourage and equip people for life on that mission!

Listen, Love, Pray and Healing

One of the most effective practices we’ve embraced at Love First Coast is praying for others in a way that brings restoration and healing.  It’s pretty simple, really.  We listen to folks who are hurting.  We love them where they are. … Continue reading

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Why We Take Short Term Mission Trips

My friend Carleene recently sent me some articles by the Gospel Coalition that raised some concerns about short term missions.  There’s been a fair amount of research and a great deal of reflection on the pluses and minuses of such … Continue reading

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When The Spirit Leads the Retreat!

When the Spirit leads a retreat, the experiences you have are exactly what you need. Continue reading

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Kingdom Authority. Kingdom Power.

  In short, God is a King.  We are his adopted children, the royal citizens of God’s Kingdom.  Like a good Father and a wise king, God does not spoil us.  He gives us vital and important work to do … Continue reading

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Prayer and Fasting This Week

I was just reading what happened when some people in a church prayed and fasted.  In short, history took an amazing turn.  Something about prayer and fasting opened them up to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit calling Barnabas … Continue reading

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