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Established in 1893, Stantonville UMC has a mission of sharing God’s love with everyone!

09/06/2026

Sunday's Passage from 2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB 1995 -

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.”

Paul wrote this to the believers in Corinth around A.D. 55–56, explaining that everyone who belongs to Christ receives a new identity and a new life.

Through faith in Jesus, the old life of sin and separation from God no longer defines us, because God begins making all things new.

Still matters today because our past failures, regrets, and former ways of living do not have the final word Jesus does.

09/05/2026

Saturday Passage from Philippians 4:23 NASB 1995
“The grace of the lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.”
Paul wrote these words to the believers in Philippi as he concluded his letter to them, likely while he was imprisoned. He reminded them that the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, not human strength, achievement, or circumstances, was with them. Meaning their inner life and whole person.
Paul wrote this to encourage them to continue living faithfully, joyfully, and confidently in Christ despite opposition and hardship. This grace would sustain them through the power and presence of Jesus, and it remains available to every believer who depends on Him daily. See less

09/04/2026

Friday's passage from James 1:12, the NASB 1995-

"Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him."

Jesus, brother James wrote this to the Jewish believers who are a long way from home and falling under great hardship.

This still has an impact today because everybody experience stretches of life where faith More cumbersome than it does comforting.

God sees the ones who keep loving Him through the hard seasons, and He has something waiting for them that outlasts anything they lose along the way.

09/03/2026

Thursday Passage from Psalm 18:2

“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

When David calls the Lord his "rock," Wesley explains that this refers directly to a physical stronghold "to which I flee for refuge, as the Israelites did to their rocks" when escaping enemy forces in the rugged wilderness.

Moving to the phrase "horn of my salvation," it is "a metaphor from those beasts whose strength lies in their horns," representing God not just as a passive hiding place, but as an active, aggressive power that pushes back, shatters, and defeats the enemy. I'm

BecauWesley's thoughts are brief and bulleted and his theology emphasizes that a fortress, a deliverer, a shield, and a stronghold prove human strength is never enough. Believers must fully trust in God's multi-layered protection to survive dangerous and deadly troubles.

09/02/2026

Tuesday Passage from Psalm 40:8 NASB 1995 –

"I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your Law is within my heart."

David isn't gritting his teeth to obey God here. He delights in it. There's a world of difference between doing what God asks because you must and doing it because you want to.

One is a chore. The other is a joy. David lands on the second. And notice where God's Law sits: not on a stone tablet, not in a scroll on a shelf but within his heart.

It's not just something he knows; it's something he is. It's the difference between religion and relationship.

Plenty of people keep the rules on the outside while their hearts are somewhere else entirely for reference Jesus called that out constantly.

David's talking about obedience that starts on the inside and works its way out, not the other way around.

It's the whole promise of the new covenant in one line. God told Jeremiah He would one day write His law on people's hearts instead of on stone.

This verse is a man living out that promise ahead of time. Proof that God doesn't just want your behavior changed, He wants to affect your desire.

The verse presses a question on us. Is God's will something you have to do, or something you delight to do?

09/01/2026

Tuesday Passage from Philippians 4:7 NASB 1995 –

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Paul in a Roman prison to talks to persecuted believers in Philippi. Promises that God's supernatural peace will act like a military sentinel guarding the emotions and thoughts of those who anchor themselves in Christ Jesus.

This divine calm transcends human logic, operating independently of difficult circumstances to replace anxiety with stability.

Modern believers facing financial stress, health fears, and daily chaos can rely on this same unchanging protection to keep their minds secure when life feels completely out of control.

08/31/2026

Monday Passage from Matthew 6:20-21 NASB1995 -

“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

This is from the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus is teaching the foundational truths of God’s kingdom.
The receivers are His disciples and the everyday people gathered on the mountain are listening to how they should live.

In the ancient world, wealth was often stored in physical clothing (susceptible to moths), grain or metals (susceptible to rust and decay), and mud-brick homes (easy for thieves to dig through).

Jesus challenged people to stop chasing temporary security and instead invest their lives in things that last forever, like loving God and helping others.

Today, people still tie their hopes to bank accounts, careers, and digital assets that can vanish or lose value quickly. This verse acts as a mirror, showing us that whatever we spend our time, money, and energy on is what we truly love most.

08/30/2026

Sunday Passage from Psalm 16:11 New American Standard Bible 1995 -

“You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.”

King David is the author and speaker of Psalm 16. He wrote this psalm during a period of peril or distress, using it to anchor his soul in God's promises.

David is speaking directly to God as a personal prayer and declaration of trust. Also he is searching his soul in order to find comfort.
His will offer a message of suport to the community of faithful believers.

David wrote this to process his fear of death and find ultimate security. In the verses leading up to verse 11, he rejects false idols, acknowledges God as his ultimate prize, and confidently declares that God will not abandon his soul to the grave.

Verse 11 is his ultimate conclusion: true, lasting satisfaction doesn't come from earthly kingdoms or circumstances, but from an intimate relationship with the Creator.

We live in an era of instant gratification, social media likes, consumerism, and fleeting entertainment.
This verse draws the contrast between temporary pleasures and "fullness of joy."
Reminding us that modern cheap thrills can never satisfy our deeper, spiritual hunger.

08/29/2026

Saturday Bible passage from Joshua 1:9 NASB 1995 -

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

God is speaking directly to Joshua, the new leader of Israel, who is listening as he prepares the Israelite nation to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Moses has just died, leaving Joshua with the intimidating task of leading millions of people into a hostile territory full of fortified cities and powerful armies.

The moment matters because it changes how we view courage. God does not tell Joshua to be brave because the task is easy or because Joshua is perfect. Instead, God commands absolute courage because His presence will be with Joshua every step of the way.

This text reminds us that overcoming fear during massive life transitions does not depend on our own strength, but on trusting that God is already there with us.

08/28/2026

Friday's Passage from Philippians 4:6 NASB 1995 -

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."

The Apostle Paul wrote these words from prison to the Philippian church.
This group of early Christians is facing intense societal and cultural pressure.

While this letter was penned roughly 2,000 years ago. The message remains vital today because it offers a timeless psychological anchor against the universal human struggle with chronic worry.

By instructing us to actively transform our anxieties into structured prayer and proactive gratitude.

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