The Bible says, “A bruised reed He will not break.” Matthew 12:20 God is concerned with the weak, forsaken and forgotten. In some gardens the bruised plants may get pulled up and cast aside, but not in the Lord’s garden. We live in a culture where some associate only with people who are profitable to them. That may give some advantages in this life, but we have an eternal appointment…Keep Reading

Not the morning photo I expected; but the one I got. Yesterday, God allowed me to witness, and showed me several miracles . . . That only He, in His Infinite Wisdom, could have orchestrated. It reminded me of 3 Italian ladies who went to great lengths and extremes to journey to Lourdes, France. They wanted to see the place where the Virgin Mary appeared. And each needed, and expected…Keep Reading

“By faith Jacob … blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.” Hebrews 11:21 A very kind thing was done for retired pastors in our district: A lunch was given in appreciation for their years of ministry. There were several pastors and spouses there (and many others unable to come who we miss and love). Like Jacob, many in that room were…Keep Reading

Pastor Will Shewey, Shades of Grace United Methodist Church Luke 24:38-46 All things Which Are Written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms Must Be Fulfilled Link to YouTube Video From Pastor Will Shewey Our celebration of Easter continued during Saturday morning weekly worship. We had another record crowd with new faces and several returning guests. We will soon reach maximum capacity after an…Keep Reading

I have seen it so many times throughout the ministry: Those remorseful eyes that said what the tongue refused to speak, “Guilty of sin, and a disappointment to the Lord.” I said to him, “You should be ashamed of yourself.” He just stared back at me. With nothing left for either of us to say I tried to walk away; but he would not leave me. Each time that I…Keep Reading

The woman said, I know that the messiah is coming. When he comes he will explain everything to us.” Then Jesus said, “I who speak to you am he.” John 4:25-26 The woman had an appointment with Christ. The place was a well in Samaria, and the hour was noon which was the hottest part of the day. Jesus often meets us in our place of toil and when our…Keep Reading

“The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their house in the rocks.” Proverbs 30:26 KJV It was a barrel in the ground with a wooden lid on it. A pipe from the mountain spring constantly poured water into it. The barrel stayed full and the overflow continued as a stream of water down the hill. There a person dipped a bucket and carried fresh water back to…Keep Reading

“…so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love…” Ephesians 3:17 Rooted in Love; Many beautiful flowers have been rooted from another plant. A root was taken and placed in water for a brief while, and then planted in soil. It is the prayer of Scripture that we are rooted in Love. This happens when Christ lives in…Keep Reading

The journey could have been short, perhaps a few weeks; but it took forty years. God was leading them with a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. He supplied their every need; but it was never enough for their “we want more and better” demands. At the first sign of trouble, they were always ready to run right back to the life that they had prayed…Keep Reading

Pastor Will Shewey, Shades of Grace United Methodist Church John 20:19-21 Peace Be With YouLink to YouTube Video From Pastor Will Shewey I counted at least five persons in our congregation today who are actively seeking affordable housing. Pray for all who are sleeping outside in the elements. We believe an affordable room has been located for the very young man I’ve been posting about. He receives a small check…Keep Reading

“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation…” Psalm 51:12 Before the cross, Jesus told the disciples, “When I see you again, you’ll be full of joy, and it will be a joy no one can rob from you.” We live on the resurrection side of the cross, but it seems like so many have no joy. What has happened? No one can take it from us, so we will…Keep Reading

Matthew Chapter 27:62-65 Silent Saturday Link to YouTube Video From Pastor Will Shewey We’ve come through Holy Week in anticipation of Resurrection morning. Lots of busy activities brought us to Good Friday evening. But have you ever thought much about the silence of Saturday? We know His bruised and bloody body was securely sealed in a garden tomb. But what about JESUS? What in the world was going on? I’m…Keep Reading