Psalm 22:3 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, July 1, 2021 “Unconditional Praise” But thou art holy, O thou that inhabits the praises of Israel” Psalm 22:3 Satan said to God that the only reason Job praised him was because God kept him from having troubles. “Stop blessing him with the good life and he will curse you,” was the devil’s challenge. Jesus once said that each day has enough trouble of its…Keep Reading

Christ in the Alphabet – “J” Good morning. This is Judy. Today we will look at the letter “J” as we continue our Christ in the Alphabet devotion series. Christ is “Jehovah” – God. He is “Jehovah-Jirah” – God who provides. Christ is “Jesus” – our Savior. He alone saves. Christ is our “Justification.” Justification is the act of God by which He declares sinners to be righteous because of…Keep Reading

Christ in the Alphabet – “I” Good morning. This is Judy. Today we will be looking at the letter “I” as we continue our devotion series – Christ in the Alphabet. Christ, the Lord, is “Immutable” – unchanging. He is the same – yesterday, today, and forever. His character will never change. He will always help us when we need it and offer forgiveness when we fail. Jesus Christ is…Keep Reading

http://devotionalfriends.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/142Ch013.mp3 2 Corinthians 13:11 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, September 18, 2021 “REAL PEACE” Sometimes a simple song can say what the heart feels. “Life is a few days of trouble a wise man once said, But I’ll not complain, I’m sheltered, I’m clothed, and I’m fed. But many’s the trial my wants and my dreams put me through, And the only real peace that I have, dear Lord, is in You.”…Keep Reading

Christ in the Alphabet – “H” Good morning. This is Judy. Today we continue our Christ in the Alphabet devotions with the letter “H.” A little over 3 weeks ago we celebrated the birthday of the church, Pentecost Sunday. Col. 1:18 says that Christ is the “Head” of the church and we are the body.” Ps. 103:3 says Christ is the “Healer” of all diseases. If we want God to…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Luke 17:20-21 Heaven’s 7 Glorious Concepts Seven things that absolutely will not be found in heaven….Seven things that will be found in heaven. And now, seven glorious concepts so foreign to us here on earth, we can scarcely take them into our finite and very limited human understanding. But let’s at least try–for now? 1.) There will be a dimension of satisfaction and tranquility unknown…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Acts 9:36 & 39 Always Doing Good “Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did…..and all the widows stood by him (the Apostle Peter) weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.” (Acts 9:36 & 39) As the…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Galatians 5:22-23 God’s Joy Is Serious Business! Message, Study and Scripture JOY . . . One of the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit: Love, joy, peace longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance. (Galatians 5:22 & 23) JOY . . . The emotions of great delight or happiness caused be something good or satisfying. JOY . . . An integral part of our positive…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Prophecy Quiz True or False 1. The main job of a prophet is to predict the future. True?___ False?________ 2. People today who call themselves prophets fit the Bible’s description only if God is talking to them in visions, dreams, or in person. True?__ False?______ 3. Prophets seemed to believe that most of their predictions pointed to the distant future, not being limited to their…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Genesis 26:24 “Retire” . . . May Be in the Dictionary, But Not In the Bible! We Never Retire from God’s Army of Witnesses. Central Scripture Reading, Genesis 26:1-33 In both Bible Testaments, there is a blending of both fear and love. Religious fear opens the human heart to Divine revelation. Human fear reduces us to insignificance. In the life of faith, our sense of…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Zechariah 9:12 Prisoners of Hope “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.” (Zechariah 9:9) “Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Jesus Saves! Isaiah 53:12 During these very, very difficult and crucial times, being a Pastor remains one of the happiest privileges of my life. I’ve had many flocks in my years as an United Methodist minister, but I have to say…..and I say it without question, being a Shepherd to Depews Chapel United Methodist flock is one of the longest continual ministries and gifts I…Keep Reading