Proverbs 30:26 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, September 19, 2020 “The conies are but a feeble folk yet they make their houses in the rocks.” She gathered her children by her side. She would put her arms around them and protect them all their life if she could; but that is not possible. The Bible says to teach our children the way they should go. Then we must trust that they will…Keep Reading

James 4:10 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, September 18, 2020 “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” We can learn a great lesson from a camel. It must get on its knees to have its burdens removed. We also carry burdens that will only be removed when we get on our knees and pray. Naaman was described as a great man, but he had leprosy. Even though he…Keep Reading

Psalm 71:23 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, September 17, 2020 “My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.” I cherish an old book that has been helpful to me. It was a gift from a lady who like many people went through a hard tug of war with her faith. She fought alcoholism, yet every visit to her home, and the times that…Keep Reading

Romans 1:11-12 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, September 16, 2020 “I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong – that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.” She attended church regularly, and always had notebook and pin. Obra collected information about what was happening in people’s lives. Then on each Thursday the local newspaper would…Keep Reading

2 Corinthians 12:7-9 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, September 15, 2020 “I was given a thorn in my flesh … Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you…” Almost daily we hear a knock at the parsonage door. When we answer a neighbor will be standing there with a single rose from his bush. I do…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Psalm 23:4 Seeing God In the Valley of Shadow “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.” (Psalm 23:4) Read Deuteronomy 33:26-29 The New Testament wasn’t written from a far removed safe place, away from the trials, pressures and sufferings of this world. All of its authors and its first readers…Keep Reading

Philippians 4:11-12 (J. B. Phillips Translation) DEVOTION FOR TODAY, September 8, 2020 “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.” 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

Luke 6:38 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, September 8, 2020 “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” This beautiful Labor Day is ended. Shades ministry team served a picnic meal including hamburgers , hotdogs and sundaes to our community friends. I’m thankful for…Keep Reading

John 4:14 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, September 8, 2020 “Ever-flowing Water of Life” “but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” “THIS IS A FACEBOOK LINK” to Rev. Ray Amos’ Bible Study, September 8 2020 “Link to YouTube Video – As The Deer” 1 Kings 17:1-7 King James Version…Keep Reading

Romans 8:28 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, September 7, 2020 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” https://www.facebook.com/100009545273153/posts/2732414687086680/ Facebook Link to Sunday Service at Shades of Grace – 4:00 p.m. If you don’t have a Facebook Page, Listen to September 7, 2020, Sunday Services – Podcast Version Below Link to Youtube – It is…Keep Reading

Ephesians 6:17 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, September 7, 2020 “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Two brothers who were soldiers talked early in the morning. It would be over soon after the dawn, and victory was certain. It was like a pit bull coming up against a chihuahua; there was no way they could lose this fight. The younger one…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Psalm 37:7 Durable Patience “The single most important thing is for people to understand really how serious this (COVID-19) is, ” Randy Wycoff, Dean of Public Health at East Tennessee State University was quoted in the Kingsport Times News September 4. We know that. But do we take this knowledge seriously? We have the knowledge: Wear facial coverings; practice social distancing; avoid crowds; wash our…Keep Reading