“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you…” Isaiah 41:10 Lucy was philosophizing, and Charlie Brown was taking it all in. She begins by saying, “Life is like a deck chair on a ship. Some place it so they can see where they are going; and others to see where they have been;…Keep Reading

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 Some say that the children are the church of tomorrow. They are very much a part of today’s church. When I watch how the little saints and the older saints love each other in our church, it makes me so proud to be the…Keep Reading

“I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection.” Philippians 3:10 “More about Jesus would I know, More of His grace to others show, More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me.” Two men had suffered shipwreck and were lost in the sea. One was easily found and brought to safety. It took a week of searching with boats and aircrafts to…Keep Reading

He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 It is Tuesday, one of my favorite days of the week. I enjoy this every seventh day experience of watching the trash truck carry off our garbage. I enjoy even more that every seventh day experience of gathering with the church as we celebrate…Keep Reading

A Christian who is grounded in Scripture has rooted him or herself in the Bible. Scripture guides us in sensible and reasonable decisions about life. It lights the pathway when the road is dark and frightening. “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Paul wrote that God desires for us to be grounded in Love. In whatever situation that I may be in…Keep Reading

Pastor Will Shewey, Shades of Grace United Methodist Church Link to YouTube Video – Mark 10:35-40 Photos From Pastor Will Shewey A beautiful day in the neighborhood for Shades of Grace Saturday worship service. As this photo depicts, the house was filled to near record capacity. Our choir sang ‘Power in the Blood’ and ‘My God Loves Me.’ Our choir is always open to anyone who enjoys praising the Lord….Keep Reading

“Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul.” Proverbs 27:9 Over the years of ministry, I have seen friendships come in many unique and wonderful ways. Like two rosebushes that grow side by side, such friendships bring a joyful breath of beauty to our life. This is a tribute to two beautiful roses who have been friends together since childhood,…Keep Reading

MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN If all professing Christians would read and heed the words of Paul, America would be great. Paul wrote: “Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray,…Keep Reading

“…I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” 2 Timothy 1:12 God has a plan in operation and nothing can stand in the way. It is for this very reason that we need not be defeated by circumstances we face each day. When all is said and done, and when the final Amen is…Keep Reading

A friend was helping move some furniture when he bumped his head. After the pain eased, he said that he was fading in and out like Fort Wayne. I don’t expect everyone to understand what that means, but some of us are old enough to know exactly what he was saying. Do you remember nighttime radio years ago when it faded in and out. There was a haunting sound to…Keep Reading

“All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.” Ecclesiastes 6:7 Jesus hallowed the workplace as he lived among people on this earth. One such occasion was when He stood onboard a busy fisherman’s boat. As His shadow fell upon the nets and fishing gear, Jesus made it holy. In fact, the workplace became a pulpit for our Savior. The same can be…Keep Reading

Let’s take a Monday morning stroll on Memory Lane to the back porch of the old homeplace. Usually they were like a workshop for daily life. There might have been a box of firewood, an extra bucket of coal, and brooms and mops for cleaning. Some had shelves that held about every kind of hardware and cans of “whatever” you might need. Did you have an old wringer washing machine?…Keep Reading