Ephesians 2:7 KJV Pastor Will Shewey – Shades of Grace UMCwith a Link to Facebook’s Live Streaming of Sunday Services Wednesday’s Visit to Shades of Grace, Ministering to the Last, Least, Lost and Lonely A lady in late sixties came in and had become homeless due to no fault of her own. She has located housing and a full time job. Needed utilities and first month rent and deposit. She…Keep Reading

Acts 26:28 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, August 2, 2019 “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” The preaching was over and the seed was sown. “Let’s all get a hymnal and stand as we sing.” Holding tightly to the pew in front of him, the stranger wondered if he could make it. He was glad that the song was almost over, and sad that he was only almost a Christian….Keep Reading

Isaiah 64-66 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, August 1, 2019 “THE SIN OF SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS” Our readings in Isaiah come to an end today. He opened the book by denouncing the sinful nation, saying that it was sick from the sole of its foot to the top of its head (Isaiah 1:1-6). For 66 chapters he denounced their sinfulness, while pointing to a better day, the day of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ (Isaiah…Keep Reading

John 4:42 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, August 1, 2019 “FRESH DRINK FOR NEW LIFE” They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.” In Air Force basis training we were given salt tablets during outdoor drills. Someone was designated to carry them in a canteen that…Keep Reading

Hebrews 11 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” Our senses . . . Our Faith So much moisture in the air this morning ….Keep Reading

Galatians 6:1-2 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, July 31, 2019 “SALTY CHRISTIANS” I sometimes imagine that the church is like a great salt shaker, and that each believer is a grain of salt. We are at God’s will and He shakes us out where we are needed. After all, Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth. Salt does several good things, but today I focus on it as a…Keep Reading

Isaiah 59-63 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, July 31, 2019 “THE REDEEMER HAS COME” In Isaiah 58:3, Judah complained, “Why have we fasted, and you see it not? Why have we humbled ourselves, and you take no knowledge of it?” God tells them what kind of fast he wants (Isaiah 58:6-7), and he then says, “Listen! The Lord’s arm is not too weak to save you, nor is his ear too deaf…Keep Reading

Psalms 23 KJV – A Psalm of David. 1. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:…Keep Reading

Isaiah 13-17 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, July 30, 2019 “Showing Kindness” David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Samuel 9:1 “There is Jo Pye weed.” When Pat said those words yesterday, we immediately started talking about two dear friends. The New England Native American healer, Jo Pye, used the weed as a cure for many ailments;…Keep Reading

Isaiah 54-58 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, July 30, 2019 “THE LORD’S INVITATION” No one should deny that Isaiah addresses the people of his day. On the other hand, we must note that interspersed throughout are statement showing that fleshly Israel was a type of the true Israel of God. In Isaiah 54:1, he says, “‘For the children of the desolate one will be more than the children of her is who…Keep Reading

Psalm 55:22 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, July 29, 2019 “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you.” Bishop William Quayle is quoted as saying, “I do not take any worries to bed with me.” Then he tells of lying awake and trying to hold the world together by his worrying, when God said, “Now William, you go to sleep and I’ll set up.” How did you sleep last…Keep Reading

Isaiah 49-53 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, July 29, 2019 “HE DIED THE DEATH I DESERVED” In Chapters 49-52, Isaiah intertwines God’s care for his people despite their sins with hints of a coming servant and the publishing of the gospel (good news) of peace and happiness. Then in 52:13 he begins painting a picture of the coming Messiah. The New Testament is filled with the words of Isaiah 52:13-53:12. It’s a…Keep Reading