STRIVING AND PREVAILING WITH GOD “Genesis 32:22-32” The rising of the sun was bringing a day of judgment upon Jacob. His life had been like a tossed salad of success and failure with God. Now, the day had come to face the harvest of his decisions, to reap what he had sowed (It always does). The one that he had wronged the most was approaching with a great army behind…Keep Reading

BEING A PART OF GOD’S PEACE “They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.” Jeremiah 6:14 “Ah! soul, are you here without comfort and rest, marching down the rough pathway of time? Make Jesus your friend ere the shadows grows dark; O accept this sweet peace so sublime!” How I love that old hymn. Many of…Keep Reading

Matthew 5:1-12 Link to YouTube Video – “Be the Salt; Be the Light” From Pastor Will Shewey: Saturday morning worship was attended by a good crowd. Several first time guests were present. The music was inspired by the Holy Spirit and the message was from Matthew, Chapter 5 about being salt and light. You can also participate virtually in this service at afternoon on YouTube and Facebook Stream on our…Keep Reading

LORD, WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR “And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.” “Mark 12:31” I never know what to expect when the phone rings. It will be laughter or tears, or somewhere in between. I remember the day when I answered the phone and heard, “Preacher, Could I ask a favor of you?” Those were…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware WE’RE NOT ALONE “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12 Like this little pine, we all can feel like the lone ranger. As we hear the stories of others, another reality appears . . . That there is nothing new…Keep Reading

THE LIGHT BEFORE US “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 There are many things that I depend on and yet, take for granted. One of these is the headlights on the car. They have led me through the darkness for countless miles while…Keep Reading

MELODY IN MY HEART “He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD.” Psalm 40:3 I once was sitting at a traffic light when another car pulled up beside me. I was listening to a Gospel song but suddenly I couldn’t hear it anymore. The…Keep Reading

TRUST IN HIM “And she went right off and did it, did just as Elijah asked. And it turned out as he said—daily food for her and her family. The jar of meal didn’t run out and the bottle of oil didn’t become empty: GOD’s promise fulfilled to the letter, exactly as Elijah had delivered it!” 1 Kings 17:15-16 MSG It was a severe drought and famine. Each day she…Keep Reading

Sheltering Sheep “So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” “Galatians 6:10” We were going to a revival one evening as the shadows of night were approaching. There were some cattle in a field, the scene was peaceful; except standing on the hill above them was a coyote. It just stood there staring….Keep Reading

Matthew 5:1-12 Link to YouTube Video – “The Beatitudes” From Pastor Will Shewey: “Behold, I will make all things new.” Revelation 21:5 Cold feet? Chilled socks? Our message this weekend features the Beatitudes. These are Jesus’ lessons on how to be happy. The Beatitudes are included in a very long sermon our Lord preached. It also includes the Lord’s Prayer. Music today was shared by David Francis in absence of…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Zechariah 2:13 ““Be silent, all mankind, before the LORD; for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.” “God of Possibilities” When we lived in New York I learned how to get a limousine at the same price as a cab. So when flying, Nate and I would have a bit of fun with the limo service picking us up to and from the airport….Keep Reading

Friendship with Jesus “…And he was called the friend of God.” “James 2:23” “Nothing is going to happen today that The Lord and I can’t handle.” Those were some of the favorite words of a dear Saint of God I once knew. His life had proven them true. Jesus was his friend, and they shared each day together. When facing difficult situations, he would say, “They had better be ready…Keep Reading