I Give You Jesus “Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’ Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk…So he, leaping up, stood, and walked and entered the temple with…Keep Reading

Keep Believing and Trusting “In building the temple, only blocks dressed at the quarry were used, and no hammer, chisel or any other iron tool was heard at the temple site while it was being built.” 1 Kings 6:7 I know that we can feel as though the chisel is put to us unfairly. The beating of the hammer may seem to come too often, and the blows too hard….Keep Reading

Looking for God’s Beauty “…whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 Like a lot of people, I have ringing in my ears. The only way to manage it is to not think about it,…Keep Reading

Take God’s Light to the World “Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you… 2 Chronicles 20:17 Attendance is very low at church, and Pat and I have been trying to figure out why. They are being fed with the very best, but they are going somewhere else. They used to gather and sing, but…Keep Reading

Isaiah 52:7 “How beautiful upon the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of good things, Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Your God Reigns! Opinions are a dime a dozen, so hear is my two cents worth: Christianity is suffering from a lack of good news. It is not because we do not have an…Keep Reading

Learning to Live in Harmony “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;” Philippians 2:12 The Bible instructs us to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12). Now, that Christ had saved us, we each one must decide how, and where, we can best…Keep Reading

There’s a Message in Tears Jesus wept. “John 11:35” Sometimes I think that there is an imbalance of tears. There are too many of them in the world, and not enough in the church. “Don’t cry Mommy. Mommy what’s wrong?” He was a little boy, and his Mother didn’t look much older than him. I didn’t know their story; I couldn’t even see her face. She was in line to…Keep Reading

Hold On for the Brighter Days “You will surely forget your trouble, recalling it only as waters gone by.” Job 11:16 Perhaps Job found those words hard to believe. Whenever he thought that things could not get any worse; they did. Someone has said that when you are at the end of your rope, you should tie a knot and hold on. The lesson of Job is simple: Do not…Keep Reading

Don’t Disappointment Prevent You From Seeing “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” “Philippians 3:14” A man was selling magazines when he fell in love. After a respectable period, he asked the young lady to marry him. Without hesitation she answered him. Marrying her would make him the happiest man in the world. Neither did he hesitate…Keep Reading

God Is On Time “He has made everything beautiful in its time” Ecclesiastes 3:11 These are discouraging times for many people. I would like to encourage you to hold on to your faith, and not give up. You will see the glory of God. Only the Lord knows how many have missed out on a great blessing because of a lack of patience. It is those who wait on the…Keep Reading

John 1:29-42 Link to YouTube Video – “What are you looking for?” From Pastor Will Shewey: “Behold, I will make all things new.” Revelation 21:5 Cold feet? Chilled socks? Yep! Just another day at Shades. Although we close following Saturday morning service, there are still some things to do. Jimmy and I were getting some sandwiches out of the refrigerator for some people who knocked on the door. And there…Keep Reading

Jesus, The Cornerstone “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.” “Psalm 118:22-23” It was an antique cabinet that had seen some hard years. “Let’s get rid of it,” the couple agreed; so, they placed it by the side of the road. The same day a truck stopped and picked up the discarded piece of furniture and…Keep Reading