Distracted driving is dangerous and illegal, yet the “It won’t happen to me” syndrome continues to wreck lives. The same can be true as we travel along the Way to Heaven, it is important to not become spiritually distracted drivers. Here are some driving trips from the Bible: STEER STRAIGHT: “Be careful to obey all the law… do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that…Keep Reading

DON’T NURTURE YOUR PAIN All of us have been wronged, and all of us have wronged others: “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his…Keep Reading

“…they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.” Luke 2:46-47 The boy Jesus was found in the Temple listening and asking questions, and folks were astonished at his wisdom. The teachers around him were humble enough to include the young man that day. They had no idea that…Keep Reading

True Christianity is intolerant in the sense that it holds to the absolute that Christ is the way, the truth, and the life, and none can be saved outside of him. True Christianity is, on the other hand, the most tolerant of all religions. The Christ-like refuse to use any form of persecution or coercion to advance the borders of the kingdom. When the world sees the preaching of the…Keep Reading

It has been said that to cultivate a garden is to walk with God. The frost will be visiting soon, and the flowers are retiring. It is time to cut and pull our friends. They have helped us through the summer with beautiful blooms that reminded us to keep looking up. Do you remember those beautiful yards of yesterday? We never called them lawns, and landscaping was not professional, but…Keep Reading

Had this friend, Marilyn, who I only knew for such a short time. She had breast cancer. From the moment we met, we melded together like only God could plan. She and I were in our 30’s. Each time we saw each other, even if it was only minutes ago, we delighted in, and celebrated seeing each other again. Marilyn would ask me, “Can’t you see these three Angels on…Keep Reading

Finding Joy . . . All of us have seen kids dance around as they find joy in life. What a joyful feeling it gives us just to see this. God wants to enjoy, and to see joy in His Children . . . Us. No matter what our age, condition or situation, He wants to see our joy. He wants to delight in it. We all find joy in…Keep Reading

“And thou child (John the Baptist), shall be called the prophet of the Highest: for you shall go before the face of the Lord to prepare his way: to give knowledge of salvation unto the people by the remission of their sins. Through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the DAYSPRING from on high hath visited us.” Luke 1:76-78 “Dayspring,” I do love the language of the Bible. This…Keep Reading

~ Locks, Bars and Treasure ~ “One day very soon there will be no need for locks and bars. Jesus Christ is going to come back to rule and reign as the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords forever! That’s my hope this morning! That’s what sustains me! That is my future according to God’s Holy Word! Isaiah 45:2-3 I will go before thee, and make the crooked…Keep Reading

Jesus ate with sinners, preferring their company to that of the hypocrites. However, we go astray if we believe that this preference was because he embraced their lifestyle over that of true believers. Jesus fellowshipped with sinners because he had a mission. When Jesus was criticized for eating with sinners, he responded: “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not…Keep Reading

“Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him.” Genesis 32:29. “You shall call His name Jesus.” It is unimaginable that a Christian should not joyfully and confidently speak the name of Jesus. We speak the precious name because we love Him, and to be silent is impossible. A blind man sat beside the highway begging when he…Keep Reading

Pastor Will Shewey, Shades of Grace United Methodist Church Link to YouTube Video – James 3:1-12 From Pastor Will Shewey Shades of Grace , a United Methodist Congregation wants you to know there is place for you. You are invited to join us for live services at our storefront house of worship at 313 E Sullivan Street in Kingsport Tennessee , and online by means of Facebook or UTube. We…Keep Reading