Psalm 55:12-14 “If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were rising against me, I could hide. But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship at the house of God, as we walked about among the worshipers.” “HELPING OTHERS TO GET KNOW HIM” These are challenging times for our churches, and the issues…Keep Reading

Luke 21:13 “But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.” “Link to YouTube Video – TESTIMONIES From Pastor Will Shewey: Worship is at Shades of Grace Church – This is a United Methodist Congregation for ALL people. Dress is always casual . We will continue learning lessons from Luke. God will use our tests and messes to serve His Kingdom to witness to others. Serving the…Keep Reading

Psalm 73:23 “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.” “JESUS HOLD MY HAND” A car had somehow gotten upon a sidewalk and was stuck. Driving by the distressed vehicle, I couldn’t help but notice the bumper sticker that said, “God Is My Co-pilot.” How many times has that been my problem? Perhaps it is time to get out of the pilot’s seat and trust…Keep Reading

Hebrews 3:7 Therefore, just as the Holy Spirit says, “TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE…” “SOMEONE IS CALLING MY NAME” I was in a military dental chair with a mouth full of fingers and instruments. Another dentist came in and was telling my dentist that his patient signed in, and then apparently bailed. Then he said the name and I realized that I knew the airman he was talking about;…Keep Reading

1 Corinthians 12:31 “And now I will show you the most excellent way. (The Way of Love)” “THE CHURCH IS THE LAND OF LOVE” I have always believed that the church is the land of Love, and that in the land of Love there are many wells of tears. No one has ever seen a church suffer loss because it gave too much love, but there have been those who…Keep Reading

Psalms 56:4 “In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?” “Link to YouTube Video – WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SHADES OF GRACE From Pastor Will Shewey: Worship is at Shades of Grace Church – This is a United Methodist Congregation for ALL people. Dress is always casual . We will continue learning lessons from Luke….Keep Reading

Proverbs 15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. “CHEERFUL JOY” Do you remember those special people who you were drawn to as a child? They were family or neighbor who had a genuine love for children and were just fun to be with. You were safe and loved, and the world was good. They told you stories and sang funny songs, drank…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Ezekiel 16-17 “FORGIVING YOUR ENEMIES” When Josh was a little boy we tried to teach him how to pray. He says, “I’ll pray for the good guys but I’m not gonna pray for the bad guys.” When Nate and Josh would watch movies, they used to ask, “Is this a Mama movie”? Last night I joined Nathan as he was watching a movie, a “Papa…Keep Reading

Psalm 55:22 “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you.” “LEAVE YOUR BURFEN WITH THE LORD” Bishop William Quayle was quoted as saying, “I do not take any worries to bed with me.” Then he tells of lying awake and trying to hold the world together by his worrying, when God said, “Now William, you go to sleep and I’ll set up.” How did you sleep last…Keep Reading

Matthew 11:28 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” “REST IN THE LORD – It Is No Secret What God Can Do” “Let it be twilight just a little longer…Don’t turn the light up yet; Twilight’s a time for remembering, twilight’s a time to forget; a decompression chamber where the soul can un-begin, and slowly rise tonight.” -Ruth Bell Graham…Keep Reading

Isaiah 58:10 “And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday:” “Link to YouTube Video – Hosting the Nigerian Community of the Tri-Cities as we celebrate two years of Shades International. Ethnic Nigerian Food was available, along with music. From Pastor Will Shewey: Worship is at Shades of Grace Church…Keep Reading

Joshua 24:15 “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. ” “As for Me and My House, We Will Serve…Keep Reading