“The manna stopped the day after they ate this food from the land; there was no longer any manna for the Israelites, but that year they ate the produce of Canaan.” Joshua 5:12 God only gives grace for daily life as it is needed. Grace that comes too early can become a burden. If God had given a year supply of the bread from Heaven, the people would have needed…Keep Reading

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.…” Ephesians 6:10-12 Ephesians is written to instruct us how to walk together in unity as Christians. God is a very personal God with each one of us, yet we can never forget that we are in His…Keep Reading

Life could not 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 they disappeared when the money was gone. He was at the point of crazy and had no idea what to do next. As another night brought darkness…Keep Reading

Pastor Will Shewey, Shades of Grace United Methodist Church Link to YouTube Video – Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4 Pastor Will Shewey Our day for worship at Shades of Grace, a United Methodist congregation has come to an end. I believe hearts were encouraged and inspired as the people met together to learn more about the gospel of our Lord. Our Lay Leader offered a word of inspiration, and thanked…Keep Reading

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Veterans and families remember that moment of leaving home the first time, the tearful good-by, the turning around to walk away. Suddenly a short lifetime of growing up in a happy home has changed into a lonely and frightening…Keep Reading

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer” Psalm 19:15 The driveway was on a steep hill, and a friend was at our house getting ready to leave. Her little boy had already jumped into the van as she turned to say something to us. That was when he kicked it out of gear. It…Keep Reading

Ezekiel 16-17 “Do not put your trust in mortals who cannot save.” (Psalm 146:3). It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.” (Psalm 118:8) It is election day. The negative tone of the campaign has been a dark cloud that eclipses our heart and mind to the good that is around us. Unkind and negative news seems to constantly hammer at our soul. Family…Keep Reading

The Fair Market Value of Our Souls Fair Market Value is “a price a willing, knowledgeable, unpressured buyer is willing to pay to a willing, knowledgeable, and unpressured seller.” Jesus was willing to shed his blood for my soul and your soul. Don’t be deceived by Satan that the price was divided between the billions who live or will live. Had I been the only sinner in the world, Christ…Keep Reading

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes…” Romans 1:16 Yesterday I was with the children at the altar when a sweet little girl looked up at the large cross above her and asked, “How does it work?” I keep thinking of the words in the Bible that say, “a little child shall lead them,” and…Keep Reading

Pastor Will Shewey, Shades of Grace United Methodist Church Link to YouTube Video – Matthew 28:16-20 Pastor Will Shewey Shades of Grace, a United Methodist Congregation is a certified Safe Sanctuary location. We recently contracted with the city police department for addition of two more weekdays with a uniformed officer on premises. We are zero tolerant when safety issues arise. Our goal is to make every worshiper, guests, and volunteers…Keep Reading

BE A BEATITUDE Those who fear the Lord and delight in his commandments are blessed and a blessing: “By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown” (Proverbs 11:11). “The blessing of the upright is the beneficent words and deeds that bring enrichment to a community. But the words of the wicked have a disastrous effect on society, endangering,…Keep Reading

“For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 “O, it sets my heart a clickin’ like the tickin’ of a clock, when the frost is on the punkin and the fodders in the shock.” The autumn mornings are already cool. Who remembers waking up on a cold morning in a feather bed? The temperature inside the house was the same as the…Keep Reading