Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Philippians 4:7 Watch And Pray! The day before yesterday I had the happy occasion to run into Pastor and Sister Pam Peterson. We began sharing mine and their concerns in responding with confidence to questions folks are asking during these times of international COVID-19 Pandemic. Are these signs of the end times? As leaders of United Methodist Faith communities, we shared our sense of inadequacy…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate Ware John 13:34-35 Signs of the Times One of the Bible commandments is to love as God loves us. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34-35 King James Version 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Galatians 5:22 Advice From An Old Farmer by Roy English (Italic) and God’s Word (Bold) Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Isaiah 5:2 He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked for a crop of good grapes, but…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Psalm 31:5 In His Hands! – In His Time A precious Facebook friend recently shared this poem with Julie and me. It struck me profoundly, particularly in light of the current health emergency, and how we are responsibly responding with social distancing measures. Being apart hurts! For the redeemed in Christ, we are born again to be in fellowship, and lively and close communication. When…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Romans 8:28 Clearing Up Some Complications of Faith There are times when the Christian Scriptures should be read very extra carefully. For instance, Ecclesiastes 3:1 declares that “to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” One might think that the Bible verse should read “and a time for every purpose.” No, there is a time TO every…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware James 5:13 We, the People “If My People……” God has given us four clearly expressed conditions for revival of his redeemed people, and for the restoration of their nation. Read II Chronicles 7-14-(“wicked ways”) God will turn His righteous anger away from His people, listen to their desperate cries, and be attentive to their prayers. In other words, the first evidence of real revival is…Keep Reading

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, June 7, 2020 “THE RIGHT TO ANGER” The other day someone brought up something from the past which infuriated me. Indignantly and self-righteously, I went away to be alone with my thoughts. I thought, “I have a right to be angry.” My next thought was, “Who wants to own the ‘right” to be angry?” I had to get rid of this. It couldn’t own…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware John 3:16 Quotes in Witness The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” (-President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 36th President of the U.S.A.) “When it is a question of God’s Almighty Spirit, never say, I can’t.” (-Oswald Chambers) “Only a life given away for Love sake is worth living.” (-Frederick Buechner) “Nothing is really lost by a life of sacrifice.” (-Henry Liddon) “Worship is…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware I Corinthians 12:26 Love Always Finds A Way! Amidst all the saddening news that we’ve become accustomed, one recent positive development has gladded this Preacher’s heart immensely! While the Graduates of the Class of 2020 were prevented “normal” graduation ceremonies, parents, and teachers and school staffs have pitched in to formulate creative (and fascinating) ways to honor their own. Leave it to love…it finds a…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Isaiah 11:6 Five Years Ago: A Little Child Shall Lead “Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward…..”Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.” (Psalm 127:3 & 5) In March of 2015, 5-year old Lily Stevens drew…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware Psalm 38:15 Plenty! “Fill, my cup, Lord. I lift it up Lord.” Songwriter Richard Blanchard, Sr., popularized these words in the 1970’s , still echoing true many years later. Yes, although some things appear to have been taken away, or at least been reduced, due to our national (and international) novel COVID-19 pneumonia pandemic, a great deal still remains with us, revealing the goodness of…Keep Reading

Deuteronomy 31:6 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, May 3, 2020 “Reach Out, Reach Up, Reach Within” It was in grade school when my aunts came in for a visit. They had all lost their parents as children and had led rather hard scrapped lifestyles. How can I forget the day we were sitting in a booth at the local restaurant? One of my aunts puts her fists together and looks at me…Keep Reading