Axe Memorial United Methodist Church

03/13/2026

Waiting. None of us likes to wait. As a boy I would often complain to my mom: “I can’t wait any more!” — to which she would reply, “Then don’t!”

How different it would be if we didn’t have to wait. But actually, we move through a world that says we don’t have to wait for anything — instant food, instant entertainment, instant pain relief.

But something’s lost when we don’t have to wait. We lose an appreciation for lingering in the moment — and being present in life rather than mindlessly churning our way through just to get through.

Today we’re invited to wait… to move through a task slowly, and mindfully — savoring the experience of renewed strength and appreciation for this precious life.

This daily devotional is based on our sermon series, “Sowing the Seeds: A Lenten Journey of Peace & Compassion.” Our next sermon at 9:30am March 15 will be: “Sowing Light in Places of Blindness” based on John 9:1-41. Join us in person or online at www.axeumc.org.

03/12/2026

“Faith is courage for what can’t yet be seen.” We have yet to see Peace — but it is there. Have courage today — and every day — to embrace and live the truth of Jesus Christ — that the only way to peace is love. Not a love connected only with gushy, sweet emotions — but a love for all that stands solid with the conviction: Violence never was and never will be God’s will.

This daily devotional is based on our sermon series, “Sowing the Seeds: A Lenten Journey of Peace & Compassion.” Our next sermon at 9:30am March 15 will be: “Sowing Light in Places of Blindness” based on John 9:1-41. Join us in person or online at www.axeumc.org.

03/12/2026

Come “poke holes in the darkness” with us this Sunday as we continue our series, “Sowing the Seeds.” We worship at 9:30am in person and online (www.axeumc.org). We’ll be here — saving a seat for you!

03/11/2026

So much anxiety and worry within and around us. How do we find any possibility for relief? Today, you’re invited to release one worry…

This daily devotional is based on our sermon series, “Sowing the Seeds: A Lenten Journey of Peace & Compassion.” Our next sermon at 9:30am March 15 will be: “Sowing Light in Places of Blindness” based on John 9:1-41. Join us in person or online at www.axeumc.org.

03/11/2026

Doubt is not the opposite of faith. Indifference is the opposite of faith…

This daily devotional is based on our sermon series, “Sowing the Seeds: A Lenten Journey of Peace & Compassion.” Our next sermon at 9:30am March 15 will be: “Sowing Light in the in Places of Blindness” based on John 9:1-41. Join us in person or online at www.axeumc.org.

03/10/2026

Too often, Christians are given the false impression that God should never be questioned — as if that would be a sign of doubt and weak faith. The truth, however, is that God welcomes questions and doubt — for we actually draw closer to God in the process. Case in point: John 4:5-42. A woman peppers questions at Jesus and, in the process, comes to realize who he is — and who she is in him. This one who questioned and doubted became one of the most effective witnesses to the Gospel!

This daily devotional is based on our sermon series, “Sowing the Seeds: A Lenten Journey of Peace & Compassion.” Our next sermon at 9:30am March 15 will be: “Sowing Light in the Darkness” based on John 9:1-41. Join us in person or online at www.axeumc.org.

03/10/2026

03/07/2026

Peace, like a seed, grows quietly—but it can transform the soil of our lives.

This daily devotional is based on our sermon series, “Sowing the Seeds: A Lenten Journey of Peace & Compassion.” Our next sermon at 9:30am March 8 will be: “Sowing Faith at the Well” based on John 4:5-42. Join us in person, or online at www.axeumc.org.

03/06/2026

Hmmm… Wisdom from above “shows no trace of partiality or
hypocrisy.” Is it possible for us to have such wisdom? Where, perhaps, have you encountered such wisdom?

This daily devotional is based on our sermon series, “Sowing the Seeds: A Lenten Journey of Peace & Compassion.” Our next sermon at 9:30am March 8 will be: “Sowing Faith at the Well” based on John 4:5-42. Join us in person, or online at www.axeumc.org.

03/05/2026

God creates new paths, even from broken places…

This daily devotional is based on our sermon series, “Sowing the Seeds: A Lenten Journey of Peace & Compassion.” Our next sermon at 9:30am March 8 will be: “Sowing Faith at the Well” based on John 4:5-42. Join us in person, or online at www.axeumc.org.

03/04/2026

Forgiveness is a journey…

This daily devotional is based on our sermon series, “Sowing the Seeds: A Lenten Journey of Peace & Compassion.” Our next sermon at 9:30am March 8 will be: “Sowing Faith at the Well” based on John 4:5-42. Join us in person, or online at www.axeumc.org.

03/03/2026

Today, we see how to free the future…

This daily devotional is based on our sermon series, “Sowing the Seeds: A Lenten Journey of Peace & Compassion.” Our next sermon at 9:30am March 8 will be: “Sowing Faith at the Well” based on John 4:5-42. Join us in person, or online at www.axeumc.org.