Keep on, Child of God “But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!” 2 Chronicles 15:7 I believe that God wants us to keep on when keeping on seems pointless; to play a new song when we would rather hang our harps in the weeping willows of “What’s the use.” Jesus taught us that glory is found on the other…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware JUDGES CYCLE BIBLE STUDY “In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which right in his own eyes.” Judges 17:6

Ephesians 6:24 “Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.” THE CROSS BROUGHT GRACE A dear friend went to her heavenly home this week. We already miss her. Even though we know that she is in the presence and joy of the Lord, we were not done needing her with us. We talked across the miles by phone just a few days ago. I…Keep Reading

God Gives a New Song I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee. “Psalm 144:9” “You ask me why my heart keeps singing Why I can sing when things go wrong. But since I’ve found the source of music I just can’t help it. God gave the song.” I cannot remember when I…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Preparing Our Hearts for Easter I Corinthians 1:23 “My Pastor Preaches relevant sermons!” What’s “relevant?’ It is what’s appropriate to the occasion. Preaching against sin, and preaching for the Blood of Jesus Christ, is very relevant, particularly at this time of preparation toward Holy Week and Easter Sunday! I Corinthians 1:23 – “We preach Christ crucified.” We preach relevant religion! Religion is a person trying…Keep Reading

Rebuilding and Restoring “They said to me, “…The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire. When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.” Nehemiah 1:3-4 When things are impossible for us, we have a choice to either give up, or go to the one with whom all things…Keep Reading

John, Chapter 4 Link to YouTube Video – “Woman at the Well” From Pastor Will Shewey: Sunday Story: We knew him at Shades of Grace. A few years ago he arrived at our doors. The story was hard to believe. He had been sentenced to life in prison while a very young man. He was a self proclaimed professional bank robber. When we met, he was in his seventies and…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware The Amazing Grace of God “A shadow of things to come, but the body is of Christ,” Colossians 2:17, and Hebrews 10:1 For we who know Jesus Christ, the Jewish Passover contains rich prophetic symbolisms that point to Christ Jesus Himself. The New Testament explicitly teaches that the Jewish Feasts are “a shadow of things to come, but the body is of Christ,” Colossians 2:17,…Keep Reading

The Lord Said, “Rise” “Rise and shine, for your light has come. The shining-greatness of the Lord has risen upon you” Isaiah 60:1 There are many “Rise ups” in the Bible. God is definitely in the business of lifting people up. Jesus often spoke those words to people who thought that they would never hear them. Some were adults who had never stood up in their entire life. Then Jesus…Keep Reading

John 4:1-42 “I that speak unto thee am he.” 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 Read John 4:1-42 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….Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Ecclesiastes 1:9 “That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun.” Trust God’s waiting! GOD KNOWS WHAT TIME IT IS! I seldom have many original thoughts, for the writer of Ecclesiastes is correct. “….and there is no new thing under the sun,” (1:9.) But as I was recently calmly…Keep Reading

1 Kings 19:19 “…he was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he was the twelfth.” The drought had been so long that the fields were as hard as asphalt. Finally there had been rain, now there was hope for a new day. Twelve men were plowing; one behind the other, the oldest in front and the youngest in the rear. The last ones had to eat a…Keep Reading