“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” James 4:8 Sometimes it seems like our dog Duke just can’t get close enough. He will lay at my feet and look up with loving eyes. I wish that I was more that way about getting closer to God. In one sense God cannot get any closer to us than he already is; He is closer than our next…Keep Reading

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 Last evening at church, a friend and I were remembering the wisdom of Bishop L. Scott Allen back in the seventies. He said that pastors must be ready to preach, pray, and die at all times. While pastor of the Graham circuit (My second appointment)…Keep Reading

“Heavenly Father; I just feel the need to share a prayer with everyone. I know there have been times when I didn’t know what to say or pray to You. However, You have always been there for me, and given me strength and courage when I needed it most! I’d like to start by just saying; “Thank You” for this day, and “Thank You” for restoring my health to me….Keep Reading

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” 2 Timothy 3:16 Christianity is constantly making its way through many voices and opinions in the pursuit of faithfulness. One of our greatest priorities should be to strengthen our…Keep Reading

“Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” Matthew 9:37 “Every day they pass me by, I can see it in their eyes, Empty people filled with care, Headed who knows where?” The morning is dark as I watch the lights of the city against the silhouette of distant hills. Headlights move like tiny ants along a dark path that leads into the…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware One quote that is seen way too often on Facebook and Social Media is: “You Can’t Fix Stupid.” “God creations are never created stupid.” We all are created by our Maker and, therefore; are all connected. Yes, we are sisters and brothers in Christ. We can be greater or lesser intelligence or actually use greater or lesser intelligence based on more complex factors than anyone…Keep Reading

Mark 1:21-28 Jesus Is Our Healer – He Fills Us with the Holy Spirit – We Know a Man Who Can – Follow Him Link to YouTube Video From Pastor Will Shewey As I arrived for Saturday morning worship, a cold and rain soaked lady came into the church. She had no shoes or socks. Told me she had been physically removed from a house where she was staying. We…Keep Reading

Before the mountains were born or You gave birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. “Psalm 90:2” In Judges 5 the Philistines had taken the ark of God, but did not know what to do with it. They sat it beside their chief god Dagon, but the idol fell down on his face before it. They stood him back up, but the…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Yesterday was so eye opening. I was shown water drops which changed molecular structures to be more defined, formed and strongly put together after they were prayed over. Our bodies are mostly water with molecular structures which are very complicated; however, You!, Yes, You! can pray over water, over the body structures and be an instrument of change. Do you want to change yourself or…Keep Reading

Saul asked him, “Whose son are you young man?” David said, “I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem.” 1st Samuel 17:58 “I am a child of God, I am a child of God; I have washed my robes in the cleansing fountain, I am a child of God.” There are a lot of discouraged Christians these days. Many are facing giants of their own. That is why…Keep Reading

“Sorry that I’m a little late. I have been trying to get here for twenty-one days, but I was held up on another job. I finally got some help, so here I am.” Don’t you get tired of hearing things like that? Would it surprise you to know that the apology above is coming from an angel? The story is found in Daniel 10:12-14 We may feel like we are…Keep Reading

Mark 1:14-20 The Kingdom of God Is Near How Are We Living Our Lives? How Are We Following? Link to YouTube Video From Pastor Will Shewey We have been busy during this past week of snow and cold weather. In addition to our daily ministry of serving food, hot showers, warm clothing and facilitating answers for all imaginable kinds of needs, we have dealt with 4 grieving families suffering death…Keep Reading