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

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Be Strong and of Good Courage “Joshua 1:5-9” 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. 6 Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore…Keep Reading

Acts 23-11 “The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” Pat likes to read the last page of a book before she buys it. If I did that I would never read the book; yet knowing how the story ends is the hope that keeps Christians pressing on. Paul had gone…Keep Reading

In the Shadows “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most-High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 you have a secret place of prayer? Is there a sanctuary where you can pour your heart out to God? We assemble for public worship, and it brings us great joy; but our deepest heartfelt moments often happen when we are alone with God. It is there that…Keep Reading

John, Chapter 3 Link to YouTube Video – “Nicodemus” From Pastor Will Shewey: Our Saturday morning worship service was certainly a very clear and distinct example of diversity to it’s core. A friend in the congregation told me much of her life profession was centered around residents of a psych facility. She is retired now, but feels very much at home in God’s Living Room. Today was a test for…Keep Reading

Matthew 4:1-11 Link to YouTube Video – “Mountain of Temptation “ From Pastor Will Shewey: Friday: Was just slow leaving today. I know the reason. A young lady released today knocked on the door and was wearing the orange crocs from jail. She needed shoes in the worse way. I gave her a blanket from Edgefield Methodist ladies and sneakers from our closet next door. Gave her 2 sack lunches…Keep Reading

Available, Ready and Willing “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. “ “Psalm 118:24” It was still dark, and the temperature had to be freezing. Frosty grass crunched with each step. The path wasn’t long, but it never got shorter. There are places in life where you don’t want to go, and yet you must. Sometimes you have to do…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Sup with Me “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20 Most of you know that Nate and I try to live healthy lifestyle. We are 80% good and 20% on the edge . . . Not perfect….Keep Reading

Needing Prayers of Those We Love “…speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:19 “I need the prayers of those I love, While traveling o’er life’s rugged way, That I may true and faithful be, And live for Jesus every day. I want my friends to pray for me, To bear my tempted soul…Keep Reading