Numbers 23-26 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, March 5, 2019 “BALAAM,” A NAME THAT LIVES IN INFAMY Balaam was not an Israelite nor a prophet of God. He was a soothsayer who practiced divination for a fee, much like the psychics and clairvoyants of today. That God spoke through him did not make him a prophet of God any more than God’s speaking to Balaam through his donkey made the donkey a…Keep Reading

Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” “You are not going to do that with your good shirt on!” The kitchen drain was stopped up and it was an easy fix. Five minutes max, and no mess. Pat doesn’t always appreciate my “fix it yourself” skills. I explained to her that it was a drain with no pressure on…Keep Reading

Numbers 21-22 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, March 4, 2019 AS MOSES LIFTED UP THE SERPENT After wandering for nearly 40 years in the wilderness, the second generation was advancing toward the promised land when they were attacked by the Canaanites. They vowed a vow to the Lord: “If you will indeed give this people into my hand, then I will devote their cities to destruction” (Numbers 21:2). They stand in contrast…Keep Reading

Numbers 18-20 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, March 3, 2019 LIVING SACRIFICES Aaron was about to be gathered to his people, and God instructed Moses to bring him and his son, Eleazar up to Mount Hor. Moses stripped Aaron of his priestly garments and put them on Eleazar. Normally the oldest son of the high priest would succeed him, but Nadab and Abihu had been struck down by God, so the next…Keep Reading

Numbers 16-17 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, March 2, 2019 SINS OF THE FATHERS Korah, the great-grandson of Levi rallied 250 chiefs of the congregation to assemble themselves against Moses and Aaron: “You have gone too far!” they said. “For all the congregation are holy. The rebellion was not really against Moses and Aaron, but against God (Numbers 16:11). To quell the rebellion, God would create something new to destroy them. The…Keep Reading

John 21:17 Pastor Will Shewey – This Week’s Visit to Shades of Grace UMCwith a Link on This Page to Facebook’s Live Streaming of Sunday Services February 26, 2019 Yesterday morning during my first hour at Shades.. a man came in dressed in hospital pants and socks; no shoes. He had been found the night before unresponsive and rushed to er. It was an overdose. His face and body covered…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware JELLY BEAN PRAYERS Thankful Praises to the Lord – Psalms 146 Images to Print or Share on Facebook/Social Media and youtube Video for Easter Ideas “Link to YouTube Video – Jelly Bean Prayer”

Job 38:1-3 Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: “Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself; I will question you and you shall answer me.” The dog with its tail tucked ran back and forth from one person to another. There were so many well-meaning voices (and a few angry ones) and he didn’t know what to do. Being…Keep Reading

Numbers 14-15 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, March 1, 2019 WHEN THE MAJORITY RULED IN THE CAMP OF ISRAEL The 12 spies had returned from their mission and reported that the land did flow with milk and honey, but 10 of them said that Israel could not conquer the land. Democracy prevailed and the whole congregation grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, “Would that we had died in the land of Egypt!…Keep Reading

Matthew 28:19-20 “The Red New Deal of Jesus Christ” I know many of us have heard about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal” but have you heard of the “Red New Deal?” This “Red New Deal” was commissioned by the Lord Jesus Christ two thousand years ago. This promise of a truly sure deal from a God who can not lie, assures anyone who believes upon Him and the Power of…Keep Reading

Numbers 11-13 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 GOD AS A WITNESS In today’s reading, we see the people complaining about the menu. As slaves, they had cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic. “Give us meat” they demanded. God would give them meat until it became repulsive to them (10:4-6; 18-20). Their complaining became so burdensome that Moses also complained, “I am not able to carry all this people alone;…Keep Reading

Luke 15:18 KJV “I will arise and go to my Father.” Life couldn’t get much lower for him. Any dignity he once had was lost, and here he was eating scraps and smelling like a pig. Talk about bad decisions; this young man had made them. He had bought a few friends but when the money got gone, they did too. He was at the point of crazy, and had…Keep Reading