It’s what we desperately long for: Peace, sweet Peace. Yes, that’s the deepest longing of the heart; yet, it’s seemingly so illusive: for it’s not found in escapes to...

You don’t need a title to lead. You don’t need a platform, a name badge, or a spotlight to make a difference. Leadership is not about position, it’s about presence. And...

Date: Friday, October 31, 2025Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMLocation: Grand Avenue UMC, 705 S Grand AveGet ready for a spooktacular evening at Grand...

The Grand Avenue United Methodist Church held a dedication of their portico and plaque on Sunday, October 19 after their regular church service....

 “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.”  Proverbs 15:13   Have you ever woken up in a bad mood?   You know.  Your head hurts.  Your feet...

There’s a moment in every purpose-driven journey where you feel the nudge to move forward, but hesitate. Why? Because while the call may be clear, the confidence often...

We long for it, but must realize it won’t happen until He comes again. “Everlasting Peace.” Last week when President Trump addressed Israel’s Knesset, he lauded his...

 "A happy heart makes the face cheerful." - Proverbs 15:13  I’m a horrible liar.   I just don’t have it in me.   If I try to tell a lie you can see it written all over my...

Hume’s ProbabilitySo upfront, I’ve got to tell you that the claim that a man was resurrected from the dead isquite extraordinary. In fact, the mid-18 th century philosopher...

Last week, we began to look at the historical writings of the prophet Isaiah in the fifty-third chapter. Even so, my feeble description there failed to convey the proper...

  “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.  Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”  Colossians 3:13  I was a huge fan of the Jerry...

Setting big goals is inspiring. It gives you something to chase, something to hope for. But if you don’t elevate your standards to match your goals, you’ll keep spinning in...

The longing is always there:“Calgon, take me away!” Back in the late 1970s and early ‘80s, Calgon launched an ad campaign that used that slogan to promote its bath and...

Isaiah’s Messiah            Last week, we began to investigate the Jewish claim of a coming Messiah throughout history. In fact, we listed some seventeen ancient prophetic...

It is said that “the moral law is not always the standard by which we treat others, but it is nearly always the standard by which we expect others to treat us.” Human...