Devotions

Just yesterday, I found a decent looking pear and when I cut into it, I was disappointed to find  that it was almost all bad, except for a thin layer on the surface.  It was deceptive, maybe like the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, appealing from the outside,...

Scripture: “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” Matthew 6:24 Lesson: When you admit your powerlessness, you can begin the journey...

Your mother-in-law still remembers what you said in 2019. Your teenager replays your words before bed. Your spouse flinches when you use that tone because she knows what's coming. Gunpowder words (sarcasm, "you always" or "you never," character attacks, belittling,...

I jokingly sometimes say that I spend most of my time cleaning up messes.  This is partly rooted in the truth of cleaning up after kids, dogs, and work related issues on a daily basis.  As we normally go about our days, we tend to leave behind some messes with dirty...

Scripture: “Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it.” Luke 17:33 Lesson: Once we admit that by ourselves we are powerless, we can stop living with the following “peace robbers” in the acrostic for POWERLESS. P:...

There is a new Vital Men starting up in New Sharon. They will meet at the City Park Building from 7:00 - 8:00. Ryder Curtis will be leading this men's bible study. This will start January 22. Strength and Courage, Mike Sereg