Numbers 21:7 “The people came to Moses and said, ‘We sinned against the LORD … Pray that the LORD will take the snakes away from us.’ So, Moses prayed for the people.” “GIVE EVERYTHING TO JESUS” In the forty-seven years of ministry, I had five appointments that were made up of nine churches: country, coalfield, and down-town. Board meetings have covered many subjects between, what to do with the outdoor…Keep Reading

Proverbs 18:24 “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” “A FRIEND WHO STICKS CLOSER THAN A BROTHER” “And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” We call him “Savior,” and we call him “Lord.” He is all these things and so much more. I awakened this morning with a song, and a thought, whispering in my soul. “What a friend we…Keep Reading

Proverbs 15:15 “All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.” “A MERRY HEART” All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.” Proverbs 15:15 “I’m singing in the rain, just singing in the rain, What a glorious feeling, I’m happy again. I’m laughing at clouds so dark…Keep Reading

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