Psalm 127:1 “Except the LORD build the house . . .” “Ministry to the Last, Least, Lost and Lonely” Landon and I shared at First Broad Street UM church this morning with Pairs & Spares SS class in the chapel. It was then I remembered that our first worship service for the new church start ( Shades of Grace ) was held on this date in 2014 at Mafair UM…Keep Reading

Psalm 107:2 Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story…” Psalm 107:2 God’s People may walk through the valley, but we do so because the Shepherd leads us that way. There may be dark shadows along the route, and the enemy’s presence may be lurking all around, but why should we worry; Jesus is there! Remember that there are also green pastures and still waters; and we can feast…Keep Reading

Proverbs 15:4-6 Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. I remember a pastor friend who had a car to break down in an inner city where he was a complete stranger. He heard several people walking his direction and talking loudly. The dim streetlights offered lzittle comfort, and there was no one else in sight. A group of people were walking his direction in the…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Jeremiah 29:11 “For I Know I Have Plans for You” Our Grandson who just graduated, went to church with us Sunday morning. Another of our young members was there, as well . . . Both had U-Hauls. So we had a church parking lot seemingly full of U- Hauls. Our Grandson on his way because he was off to the airport in Charlotte, NC to…Keep Reading

Matthew 6:20 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” Link to Youtube – Pastor Will Shewey’s Message – Storing Up Treasures

Psalm 119:11 “John Wesley’s thoughts on the Bible” “O give me that BOOK! At any price give me the BOOK of GOD. Here is knowledge enough for me. Let me be A man of one BOOK.” (John Wesley’s thoughts on the Bible) Some people read the Bible as a letter from home. These surely share a relationship with their Heavenly Father. They are not interested in dissecting the Bible, but…Keep Reading

Philippians 4:11-12 I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances may be. I know now how to live when things are difficult, and I know how to live when things are prosperous.” Philippians 4:11-12 (J. B. Phillips Translation) “Learning to be Content” He was in prison a good bit of his adult life; yet he was never a criminal. There was always pain in his body, but he kept…Keep Reading

Numbers 22:28-30 “LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION” “Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth, and it said to Balaam, ‘What have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?’ Balaam answered the donkey, ‘You have made a fool of me! If only I had a sword in my hand, I would kill you right now.’ The donkey said to Balaam, ‘Am I not your own donkey,…Keep Reading

Have Bible Questions? The Will and Jimmy Show What’s Happening Through Shades of Grace Ministry Link to Youtube – The Will and Jimmy Show – Shades of Grace United Methodist Church

Revelation 3:8 Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have followed My word, and have not denied My name. “OPEN DOORS” “Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have followed My word, and have not denied My name.” Revelation 3:8 How many…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Isaiah 43, Hebrews 13:5-6 It’s not every day that God gives me a devotional to “write”. Yesterday, when he put it on my heart, I said, “God, You know I am so busy today. Got company coming and clients. Can this wait a day or two? You know there’s not that many readers . . ” He says, “Even if there is just one ….Keep Reading

Luke 18:5 “Yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.” Luke 18:5 (the unjust judge) “I hate to be a kicker, I always long for peace, but the wheel that squeaks the loudest, is the one that gets the grease.” One of the grocery store dilemmas is the shopping cart with the squeaky wheel. Do I take it back and…Keep Reading