Matthew 14:30 But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!” “Lord Save Me” Notice Peter’s situation when Jesus saved him. He was neither on top of the water or sunk. He was beginning to sink. How many of us can identify with that? Christian friend, where are you on the sea of life today? Are we walking with Jesus, beginning to…Keep Reading

Proverbs 15:23 “To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is.” “Godly Communication” “To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is.” -Proverbs 15:23 There is a story from days past about a lady who traveled away from home on a shopping trip. When she discovered a beautiful but expensive…Keep Reading

Link to Youtube – Invitation Luke 14:13 “But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind” “Invite Everyone . . . Be a Friend to Everyone” Link to Youtube – You’ll Never Walk Alone

Proverbs 18:24 “A person who has friends must be friendly…” “Friendliness” This is a Scripture that proves itself true every day in many ways. It is true in a store or business. When friendliness goes, so do the customers. It is also true of local churches. It means a lot to be welcomed with friendly smiles when you visit a church. Pastors and congregations, please! get out the welcome mat;…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware James 1:2-3 “Hurdles of Mud Puddles” Recently, when I was trying to explain a bit of technology to someone, they told me I was giving them a headache . . . Or there are others who simply blank out. It’s not that they are not smart; it’s just that they don’t want the hurdles of wading through the murky mud puddles. I get it ….Keep Reading

1 Corinthians 15:19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.” 1 Corinthians “Now Abideth Hope” “Abideth,” what a wonderful word! It means that something continues without fading or being lost. There are three abiding things that we know. They are Faith, Hope and Love. Even though hope abides we seem to be getting a little rusty with our ability to…Keep Reading

Matthew 6:33-34 “…seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” “Look for and Embrace Today’s Joy” The first day of class has begun and the student listens to the teacher’s plan. “This is what will be expected for you to…Keep Reading

Isaiah 43:8 “Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.” Link to Youtube – Special Events at Shades of Grace Link to Youtube – He Leadeth Me

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Psalms 16:11 “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” “Connecting to God for His Presence and Love” We have some pretty heavy clouds this morning. It’s hard to tell which will prevail . . . The clouds or the sun. It’s always apparent that the prettiest sunrises are…Keep Reading

Matthew 11:25 “At that time Jesus said, ‘I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children” “Communicating the Gospel” Our Savior gave us those words for a reason. Perhaps the greatest sign that a sermon is pleasing to Jesus is when a child happily remembers it. Walk with Jesus down the Gospel streets…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware 2 Timothy 2:2 “We All Can Be Mentors” “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” When I was exercising this morning, I remembered one of my mentors. He was a professor at our school and lived in the house directly behind where I rented. As…Keep Reading

1 John 3:18 “Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.” Over the years when we moved from one appointment to another, I foolishly said that I was not going to fall in love with the people again. It just hurt too much to say goodbye. That never lasted long enough to get the truck unloaded; a new face…Keep Reading