1 Thessalonians 1:3 “We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” “GOD GATHERS HIS FLOWERS AND GIVES OUR LIFE BLOOMS” Jack Frost is packing for a visit, and the flowers are retiring. It will soon be time to cut and pull our friends. They have helped us through the summer…Keep Reading

Matthew 12:13, Psalm 84:1 Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out and it was completely restored, just as sound as the other. “No Life Is Beyond God’s Ability to Restore” The old house held to memories of happier days, but that was long ago. It could remember the sound of children playing, the smell of breakfast cooking, and the warmth of the…Keep Reading

Luke Chapter 19 “If Only You Had Known What Would Bring You Peace” “Link to YouTube Video – Our Sermon Includes Stories about Jesus from St Luke’s Gospel and the Old Testament Prophet, Jeremiah From Pastor Will Shewey: Enjoyed a blessed time of worship at Shades of Grace this morning. Some of our most faithful online members joined us in person from Canada. They presented me with a beautiful card…Keep Reading

John 10:3-5 “The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow.” “LISTENING TO OUR MASTER” Lately I have been with a lot of wonderful but worried folks who are being pulled different directions in…Keep Reading

James 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. “THE LORD JESUS, OUR FRIEND, EVERYWHERE” I spoke with a friend from long ago the other day. Circumstances had brought her home where family and friends once greeted her days like the morning sun. Now, they were mostly gone, and a place that had…Keep Reading

Genesis 28:17 Jacob said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” “HOLY GROUND” We have a beautiful panoramic view of the hills and mountains around Kingsport from our house. One of the things I noticed right away is the number of church steeples we can see. When the leaves fall, I am certain that there will be…Keep Reading

Proverbs 19:21 “Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.” “Unchanging God” We are living in an age of “wow!” Ready or not, here comes the next new gadget, new idea, and ongoing struggles in a world that is constantly changing. I am thankful for our unchanging God. We face many challenges today that we cannot ignore. How do we spread the steadfast…Keep Reading

Matthew 6:26 “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” “THE HEAVENLY FATHER FEEDS THEM” We have been watching for our friends to show up, but I do not believe they will be back for a long time. There is a gospel song that says,…Keep Reading

Luke 12:18 – This Sunday’s Sermon in the Gospel of Luke The Lord Is the Maker of All – He Labels No One “And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.” Luke 12: “Link to YouTube Video – Jesus Hold My Hand Also Watch Video on Facebook Page We Have Provided…Keep Reading

Matthew 24:45 “For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will.” This Train Is Bound for Glory “This train is bound for glory, this train This train is bound for glory, this train…” Our daughter recently took a train trip to Washington DC. Her stories brought back good memories of a train trip that…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware John 3:4 “Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” Going Back Saw a Facebook post this morning which said, “If you ever think you’d like to go back to your youth” . . . Think “Algebra”. 🤔 🙂 We have experienced Algebra and use it…Keep Reading

1 Samuel 22:23 “Stay with me, do not be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life; for you are safe with me.” This has been a good week. Our path has crossed with several friends that we have known over many years. There have been hugs and smiles along with memories shared. One of the greatest blessings in life is the people we share it with. What…Keep Reading