Recapping last week, we began investigating the early oral tradition (kerygma) that Paul captured on papyrus in his first letter to the Corinthian church, chapter 15,...

Charles Spurgeon, the “Prince of Preachers” in London in the mid-to-late 1800’s, once described the “scorner’s seat” in Psalm 1:1 as “a very lofty seat—but very near to the...

Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God...

Many people quietly live with the anxiety of watching their account balance count down instead of grow. Bills are paid, but barely. Emergencies feel threatening. The...

Corrie ten Boom—known for her family’s hiding Jews from the Nazis in World War II and survived a German concentration camp—is know for saying these words: “Never be afraid...

Growth is a gift, but it’s not always easy to carry. It stretches you. It pulls you out of your comfort zone. And perhaps most challenging of all, it changes how people see...

  "You will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Psalm 16:11  Have you ever gone to bed thinking, “Today was a good day.”     We...

Sour WineLast week, we explored a common type of resurrection theory by looking at the offering of the atheist David Mirsch. Picking up the story from last week, the plan,...

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...