Highland United Methodist Church

05/31/2026

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05/24/2026

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05/19/2026

"Faith and Betrayal"

If we live long enough, we will or have been betrayed. However, it should not be a surprise, as it teaches us something very powerful and moving: regardless of how hard the world presses, when the end feels near, the safest place to be is not in control but having this connection with God. When our final hour comes, may we be found where Jesus was found Himself, closer to God, surrounded by love, and resting in the promise that death is not the end, but the doorway into everlasting life. And that is why we must be careful not to confuse familiarity with faithfulness.

There is something deeply troubling and deeply painful about discovering that the people who think they know us best may not always understand the weight we are carrying. Not everyone who says, “I’ve got your back,” will still be standing there when our world turns upside down. Some people are close enough to know our names, but not committed enough to help carry our burdens. Even when they know our history, they do not understand our hearts. Because they can recognize our face, but still fail to recognize our pain.

"It is God who is greater in" ✝️

05/17/2026

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05/10/2026

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05/03/2026

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05/03/2026

04/26/2026

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04/19/2026

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04/12/2026

Understanding what it means to live a godly life is not built on hiding, boasting, or self-promotion; it is built on transparency, humility, and encouragement. Paul speaks about not seeking applause, the spotlight, and thinking that our position is a true sign of strength when others are watching us. The true measure of a person is not how many people know our name, but how people are encouraged by our walk and living in the right way. We must live open, walk humbly, and lift others when they are down.

When we begin to lose sight of why we are in certain positions, we start making decisions based on what suits us and our immediate family members, rather than others. What we must learn that our spiritual maturity does not hide in concealment or thrive on confusion. It causes us to continue walking in honesty, clarity, and purpose. When our hearts are right, here is where transparency builds trust; integrity removes suspicion, and clarity removes motives that create peace.

"It is God who is greater in me” ✝️