North United Methodist Church

02/07/2026

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.” — Lamentations 3:22

God’s love does not run out or wear thin. Even in seasons of uncertainty, His mercy remains constant.

🙏 Faithful God, thank You for Your never-ending love that sustains us each day. Amen.

02/06/2026

“Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” — 1 John 3:18

Love becomes real when it moves beyond words. God calls us to show care through compassion, presence, and service.

🙏 Lord, open our eyes to the needs around us and give us courage to respond with love. Amen.

02/05/2026

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens.” — Matthew 11:28

Jesus offers rest, not judgment. His invitation is for everyone who is tired of carrying life alone.

🙏 Jesus, help us lay down what weighs us down and receive the rest You freely give. Amen.

02/04/2026

“Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14

Love is meant to shape not just what we do, but how we do it. Even small actions become holy when they are rooted in love.

🙏 God of love, teach us to reflect Your love in every word and deed. Amen.

02/03/2026

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” — Matthew 5:9

Peace does not happen by accident—it is a choice and a calling. God invites us to be carriers of reconciliation and hope.

🙏 Prince of Peace, guide our words and actions so that we may bring healing where there is division. Amen.

02/02/2026

We all look for ways to keep our hearts and minds centered. One helpful practice to start our busy days is to read a daily devotional—a short reflection meant to prompt prayer, Scripture reading, and quiet thought. Below are some links to online devotionals. I am not recommending any one over another, since devotionals are, by their nature, another believer’s reflections, experiences, and observations as they seek to live faithfully. Each offers insight, encouragement, or a new angle for reflection—but they are not the final word.

As with all things of Faith, approach them thoughtfully, read them slowly, hold them alongside Scripture, bring them to God in prayer, and allow space for discernment. If something resonates, sit with it. If something troubles you, question it. Faith grows not by unexamined acceptance, but by prayerful engagement.

Billy Graham Evangelical Association
- https://billygraham.org/devotions
Crosswalk
- https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/
David Jeremiah
- https://www.davidjeremiah.org/magazine/daily-devotional
Harvest
- https://harvest.org/resources/devotions/
Love Worth Finding
- https://www.lwf.org/daily-devotionals
Our Daily Bread Ministries
- https://www.odbm.org/en/devotionals
Today
- https://todaydevotional.com/

Enhance each day with scripture, reflections from Billy Graham, and prayer. You will find strength, peace and comfort to strengthen your walk with Christ.

02/02/2026

It’s time again for the Come and See Big-Tent Revival and Crusade.
Save the dates: April 13-17 and 20-24, 2026.
Hope to see you there.
God Bless!

https://www.facebook.com/ComeandSee2023/

02/02/2026

“Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy.” — Luke 2:10

The message of Christ’s coming begins with reassurance, not fear. God’s good news is meant to bring joy that reaches every heart.

🙏 Lord, help us receive Your joy and share it freely with others. Amen.

02/01/2026

“What must we give to God?”

Scripture says that we must steward His Creation, worship and show devotion, and serve Him and our neighbors. Above all, we must live with integrity and love for all.

At times, we are tempted to read and use Bible verses in isolation—especially those which speak about sacred and secular authority. Peter tells the early believers to submit for the Lord’s sake and Paul reminds them that the governing authorities exist because God allows them. Even Jesus, when responding to a trap, says, “Render unto Caesar …”

Taken out of context, the authorities and believers can misuse these Biblical words—to sanctify power, to excuse harm, and to silence conscience. They can also misuse them to compartmentalize faith, to avoid moral responsibility, and to keep God out of public life.

But why?

God requires that we “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him.” We often believe we are walking with God, yet sometimes it feels easier simply to take a step forward—using words taken out of context—than to pause and wrestle with what those words truly ask of us.

When we do that, Scripture can become a shortcut rather than a guide. It allows us to justify partiality instead of justice, harshness instead of mercy, certainty instead of humility. In doing so, we may wrap ourselves in Scripture without being shaped by it. That is the trap of living by Law, not living through love.

And Jesus says, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” Peter and Paul are clear that sacred and secular authority is meant to serve. Those who govern are accountable for doing good to those they lead. All the people of God—individuals and authorities—are to do good to and for everyone.

There is no conflict between Jesus, Peter, and Paul. When the authorities commanded the Disciples to stop teaching in Jesus’ name, they answered plainly—not in rebuff or rebuke: “We must obey God rather than human beings.”

They placed Jesus—and His teaching—at the center of their lives and submitted to His authority above all others.

Let us do the same.

God Bless!

02/01/2026

“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10

Stillness is not inactivity; it is trust. In a noisy and demanding world, God invites us to rest in His presence.

🙏 God of peace, quiet our hearts and remind us that You are near and in control. Amen.

01/31/2026

Since Sunday services are cancelled, I offer the following homily.

Jesus said: “Follow me.”

But do we? Jesus speaks the Parable of the Sower and we—myself included—sometimes fail to heed His words and His call. Like the Disciples who asked Him “Why do you speak in parables?,” we speak before we think. We don’t listen, we just act. We don’t reflect deeply or pause to understand. We don’t live what we have heard and behave as if God predetermines our futures—seeing ourselves only as the seeds, cast where they fall. We don’t see that His “Follow me.” gives us choice—free will.

But Jesus takes the time to explain this parable. He says—in grief, not condemnation—“For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes.” He speaks because the Disciples have failed to understand and He sees the same struggle in the people—then and now. Jesus leads them to understand that ‘hearing’ and ‘understanding’ are the first, important steps. But just as important, the listener has both ‘choice’ and ‘responsibility.’ How the message is received matters!

When they—and we—hear and do not understand, they are as the seed sown along the path. When they hear with joy, but do not take meaning and begin to live in Faith, they are as the seed sown among rocks. When they hear, but allow life’s stresses—and our darker human nature—to choke out the message’s meaning, they are as the seed sown among thorns. Only those who hear, understand, and live the message can produce good fruit.

So let us respond—again—to Jesus’ call to “Follow Him”—to have new hearts of flesh, to hear with our ears and see with our eyes, and to incorporate the meaning into our lives.

God Bless!

01/31/2026

We’ve sent a text notice and are following-up with this page notice. Please stay safe and warm during the storm. God Bless!