Luke 2:12 “This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” “JESUS’ BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT” Today’s Advent Challenge is to look for the presence of Christ in ordinary lives and places that you have never thought to look before. A few years back I was sitting at my desk one morning when suddenly I heard a loud boom outside. I…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Colossians 3:9-10 “Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.” “Little White Lies” We Didn’t Make This Up . . . They are called “little white lies.” Just in the world of “Driving”, “Maintaining” and “Purchasing”…Keep Reading

Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” “BELIEVE” Our Christian life will never exceed our belief. If at any point in the Bible we say, “I don’t believe this,” that is as far as we can walk on the path of Christian experience. I firmly believe that Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary….Keep Reading

Luke 8:38-39 (NLT) “The man who had been freed from the demons begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him home, saying, ‘No, go back to your family, and tell them everything God has done for you.’ So he went all through the town proclaiming the great things Jesus had done for him.” “STORY OF WITNESS AND TESTIMONY” Throughout the scriptures we read about God extending invitations for persons…Keep Reading

Why I Know There Is a God by John Glenn-Retired Astronaut and U. S. Marine Corps Colonel “Why do you waste your time going to church?” Sam asked this question. Sam made no bones about the fact that he had been in church exactly twice in his life. One time was when he was baptized, and the other time was when his wife insisted on being married in the church….Keep Reading

Isaiah 40:3 “A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” “TWO KINDS OF PEACE” “A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” Isaiah 40:3 Today’s Advent Challenge is perhaps a more difficult one. Prayerfully make an effort for…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Matthew 6:5-15 THE LORD’S PRAYER “PRAYING” I cannot say, “Our” if I live in a watertight spiritual compartment; if I think that a special place in Heaven is reserved just for my own little group. I cannot say “Father” if I do not consider Him actually my spiritual father. I cannot say, “Who art in Heaven,” if I do not believe in a hereafter. I…Keep Reading

Luke 2:10-11 “Don’t be afraid! I bring you the most joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone! The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born tonight in Bethlehem!” “ENCOURAGING OTHERS” Today’s Advent challenge is to encourage someone who is going through difficult and discouraging times this Christmas season. Pray for guidance in this matter, and whatever you do, do it in the name of Jesus. “IN THOSE DAYS,”…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware PSALM 42-2 “My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?” “A SHIP WITH NO WATER” From Nate’s Files and Notes Their ship had been caught in a fierce gale that had blown them off course. Their supplies had begun to run out, especially their supply of fresh water. Gradually their water supply dwindled until the report…Keep Reading

Luke 2 “JESUS HAS COME; JESUS IS COMING AGAIN” As Christmas approaches, I would like to challenge you to read the Christmas Story to someone (a homebound person, a child, at the Christmas party, or at any opportunity you may have a chance to share.) Now is the best time while more people are receptive to Christmas. If you wait until after Christmas day, you may miss your best chance…Keep Reading

2 Corinthians 1:2 “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. .” “Link to YouTube Video – “PEACE IN UNITY – PEACE IN PRAYER” From Pastor Will Shewey: The Shades of Grace International ministry has harvested our first of its kind Rice Crop for the locals. The rice was grown on a parcel of leased ground that was barren and unused. Notice the bags…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Gospel of John, Chapter 21, Verses 1-14 “And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.” “STRENGTH OF THE NET” “God’s raising of an adult is more than their line of work, their apparel, the way they present…Keep Reading