Twinsburg Faith United Methodist Church, 2560 Post Road, Twinsburg, OH (2026)

09/14/2026

Letting it go...

My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment. 1 John 3:18-23 ✝️

In our lives do we hang on to too much? I always had a problem with letting go. It was like I had a backpack on and just kept adding mistakes, sin, guilt and also grudges against people I had perceived that had treated me wrongly. This backpack had a direct line hooked up to my heart. It was more like an I.V. that dripped things into my veins that should have been long gone. It just grew and grew until I felt like I was condemned as John puts it, by my own heart. Self condemnation is a dark place. A place where reason disappears. It is a place of hopelessness and a place where our strength is drawn right out of us. It is also a great place of deception where things that we have no control over are believed and that we do have some type of control over. It is a place of open wounds never to be healed. Self condemnation is the devil's playground. It is a place where God is no longer in charge, but we are and that's not a good thing. Our hearts get so weighed down in this state, they cannot be moved. We have to let Jesus forgive our sins unload our guilt and take this condemning burden from us. Lay it all at the foot of the cross. It may not be easy because we grow accustomed to carrying it. When that happens our hearts can move again. We can feel again. Most of all we can love again. I think the worst part of self condemnation is that it steals our ability to truly love others and live in a way to help others. Self condemnation takes every ounce of our focus and puts it on us. When we allow Jesus to take it all away, our focus suddenly turns outward which is how, I believe Jesus intended us to live. This life is easily fills the backpack up by over thinking. It is the great enemy of a simple life in Christ and is a fuel for self condemnation. It is a daily routine now to unload all my cares at the foot of the cross.
"Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:6-7)

God Bless & Happy Monday!
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09/13/2026

That Free Gift..... GRACE!

09/13/2026

Who I really need to rely on.

Likewise as it was also in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built; but on the day that Lot went out of S***m it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all. Even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed. “In that day, he who is on the housetop, and his goods are in the house, let him not come down to take them away. And likewise the one who is in the field, let him not turn back. Remember Lot’s wife. Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.
Luke 17:28-33 ✝️

I had a wonderful talk with my great friend Diane, yesterday. We talked about a lot of things having known each other for since youth group at church. At one point we hit on a subject that is huge in men, but also has just permeated society. Then as I prayed this morning I was lead to Luke 17. It seemed like God pointed His finger at me and said "this is is what I'm trying to show you". So I read through the passage These words stood out. "Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it." I've read the words hundreds of times, but today they explained so much of what has gone on in my life lately. It was all about backsliding into self sufficiency. My time with Diane reinforced this as we talked. She spoke about her late husband about how he cared so much about the family and tried to do so much. I understood as I have felt the same way. I want everything to be so right and when things go wrong I want to fix them, but while I'm trying to fix thing so busily God is pushed behind me. I'm pretty much saying to God, I've got this. It is also saying to God, I don't completely trust you in all things and I don't want to involve you in every aspect of my life. In these past six or so weeks I have put my trust in doctors, nurses and my loved ones, but the One who loved me first hasn't been as involved as He should be. I believe self sufficiency was built into men for the survival of the family and species. It is a blessing and a curse at the same time. Trying to get men to understand their need for help is a monumental task, but once you have the understanding that you need help and a Savior in your life, you will never be the same. I also believe women understand it more than men, but society has given women a new spirit of self sufficiency also. Today's "self" movement is tricky. Self care, self love etc. is nice , but we can't replace God's care and God's love for us. Our overall reliance on God seems to be waning as we rely on other things such as ourselves and other people. As Paul wrote in Romans 1:25,
"...who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen."
I have easily slid away from a healthy reliance on God to an unhealthy reliance on myself. I am so thankful that God took time out of His busy day to point out these things to me. It will take a little bit to get back to the point of where my reliance needs to be, but He has never changed, it was me and I own it. I pray that we all stop trying to save our lives through self sufficiency and lose our lives to Christ and find peace, joy and eternity.
God Bless & Happy Sunday!
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09/12/2026

Going through dry times.

But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord, in the acceptable time; O God, in the multitude of Your mercy, Hear me in the truth of Your salvation. Deliver me out of the mire, And let me not sink; Let me be delivered from those who hate me, And out of the deep waters. Let not the floodwater overflow me, Nor let the deep swallow me up; And let not the pit shut its mouth on me. Hear me, O Lord, for Your lovingkindness is good; Turn to me according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. And do not hide Your face from Your servant, For I am in trouble; Hear me speedily. Draw near to my soul, and redeem it; Deliver me because of my enemies.
Psalm 69:13-18 ✝️

When I began writing this daily devotional I promised myself and Jesus that I would be transparent in every way. Today is one of those days. I didn't feel like even writing this morning, which is very odd for me. I was even thinking of stepping away from writing completely. I believe the devil is working hard right now and I feel as though God has stepped back a bit. I know that we all go through "dry times", but I'm a bit spoiled and not used to it. There is a lot of instability and an unsureness to my life with the heart issues and such. I know God hasn't walked away or otherwise I wouldn't be writing this. I just want you all to know that it happens to us all. These are the times that build strength and a better relationship, but while we are in them they are just plain hard. I feel like my writing lately hasn't been the best, my worship hasn't been with complete joy. The comfort and peace I have been accustomed to, just aren't there. This is a time of discomfort. I do truly believe God has a purpose for everything that happens. Maybe I was taking Jesus for granted or relying on myself more than God? I'm not sure, but i know that we all are called to one particular thing and that's to persevere. All I can do is pray, read my Bible and search out what God would have me learn in this time. It is times like these when change will manifest itself in different ways whether I like it or not. The devil may think he has a chance, he doesn't. I have seen too much of what the Lord can and will do. All I can say is that if you're going through "dry times" with God, that I'm here with you and we'll get through this. Know that on the other side a great blessing awaits us through the change that is coming. God has brought us this far, He will carry us through this in the palm of His hand. We all just need to stay strong and see God for who He really is. Our loving Savior.

God Bless & Happy Saturday!
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09/11/2026

Unwrapping what God gives you.

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 ✝️

At first in my walk with Jesus, I always felt gifts were for other people. I didn't see myself as a person gifted in any way and still feel that some times. I think many of us struggle in the same way, but truth is we don't see ourselves as God sees us. He sees us as His loved ones, His friends, His children and His workers for the Kingdom. We sometimes limit ourselves to being fallen human beings, sinners and not worthy. I hate to tell you, but it's not true! When we join ourselves with Christ, we are given gifts. How we recognize them, use them and edify others with them will probably call us to break out of the cocoon this world has wrapped us in. I've told the story before at the age of 12 at a house church in Cleveland by the Westside Market and my first experience with someone speaking in tongues. Amazingly, it gave me peace. I will admit at first it was a surprise, but it was almost as if God were showing it to me for something in the future and the belief that gifts are real. I still don't feel I have the gift of wisdom, but others say that I do and I'm thankful that my words can help someone. The gift of knowledge is the same. The gift of faith is strong, but yet I find myself praying for more faith often. The gift of healing is something I desire greatly and I have been on both sides. I once had a kidney stone removed after being prayed for and that same day we laid hands on a man with stage four cancer and he had clear scans the following Tuesday. it was incredible. As far as prophecy, God has given me a word on things to come or compelled me to leave a situation several times, but I would never claim to be a prophet. Discernment has been a true gift. Some has come from survival in a world filled with drugs and alcohol and knowing who to trust, but God has taken that and expanded on it. Finally, back to tongues. It is a subject of great debate in denominations and I can only speak from experience which some may refute. First was the day God delivered me from drugs and alcohol and I heard a small whisper, "you're free". In my overwhelming joy words came out of my mouth that so intensely joyful, but I did not know what I was saying. The other time was completely different. I went to hear a speaker at an Assembly Of God church near us. The speaker was excellent. They asked if anyone needed to be prayed over? I don't really pass over too many chances when it's offered. After that the Pastor said "we would like to bring the children in that were in child care to be prayed over and if you would like to do that, please come forward. I love kids and if I can pray over them, I will. So I went up an stood and waited. When it came time I looked up and a young man about 10 ran down the aisle and stood directly in front of me. As I laid my hand on his head and began to pray, suddenly my words were coming out in different language and as I paused a woman's voice interpreted what I was saying. I had a deep peace and what she said were the thoughts I was having as I spoke. This went on for several minutes and as we ended the prayer all three of us burst into tears of joy. The lady interpreting was the boy's Mother. I said to her, so you have the gift of interpretation? She said this was the first time it happened. God gave her that gift at the perfect moment for her son and myself. He also gave me the gift at the perfect moment for her and her son to build their faith. I believe this is how the Holy Spirit uses the Gifts He distributes for the growth and deepening of faith in Christ. I also believe, if you are willing and obedient He will use every one of us for the good of someone else and His plan for the Kingdom. So be open and be ready! Pray for more faith and opportunity.

God Bless & Happy Friday!
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09/09/2026

Trying to hide from an all knowing God.

Therefore the Lord said: “Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths And honor Me with their lips, But have removed their hearts far from Me, And their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men, Therefore, behold, I will again do a marvelous work Among this people, A marvelous work and a wonder; For the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, And the understanding of their prudent men shall be hidden.” Woe to those who seek deep to hide their counsel far from the Lord, And their works are in the dark; They say, “Who sees us?” and, “Who knows us?”
Isaiah 29:13-15 ✝️

Did you ever try and hide something from God or just hide from Him in general? I have to admit I've done both. Knowing God from a young age didn't help me. When I reached my teen years, I was no longer looking for God's hand in my life. I thought that if I didn't pay attention to Him, He wouldn't be paying attention to me. Yet, every time I got into trouble I acted like He should step back into my life and get me out of it. I realize now that His hand was on me constantly. I can't think of one time He wasn't with me or protecting me. There were times when I had to change my appearance to hide from things I'd done, but I would only change the outside, but God wanted the inside. When I went into an almost four year relapse, I was still learning , preaching and teaching. I was truly honoring God with my lips, but I too had removed my heart from Him. How long did I expect God to tolerate it? I was blind to what God had for me or really who God was. Lo and behold He would give me a cure for my spiritual blindness in a most uncomfortable way. It was the hardest time of my life, but my heart came so near to God when I realized He was the only person who could get me out of the trouble I was in. I realized I had been trying to hide from Him once again. Even though I had gone through the motions of committing my life to Him and knew he saw everything I did, I somehow thought He wouldn't see the blatant alcohol and drug use. It all came to light and everything had to change and He did it and has done so much in my life when I stopped trying to hide the things from Him that I really couldn't any way. The peace and joy that came through are amazing. The words God gives me, I don't even understand how I find them, except He guides me every day. I pray I never try to hide anything from God again, but lay it all at the foot of the cross and bare my soul to Him. He's always there at the foot of the cross waiting.

God Bless & Happy Wednesday!
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09/08/2026

Living a right life.

But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:5-11

It's been said the an acronym for Bible is "Basic instruction before leaving earth". I think Peter hits the nail on the head right here. As a new Christian, this was the passage I tried to build my life on. It's just so simply profound and shows a progression we all should follow to gain a greater knowledge of Jesus. When I first dove into this life of walking with Jesus, the Lord had given me a true hunger for His word. I couldn't get enough. I took a Bible study course that had you read the Bible in thirty six weeks and met every Wednesday. It was a true challenge, but it sure was worth it. When we got to this passage, it stuck with me. The sensibility and simplicity made it so clear what I needed to do and where my heart needed to be. I began to strive for that life. It wasn't easy at first because first you have to have a foundation of solid faith to build upon. Through that I found out that faith is actually in one of the lists of gifts that Paul talks about so I began to pray for more faith and my prayers were answered through some tough events that I know only God could have gotten me out of. Now, with my faith growing, I could begin the process of adding to it. Some came easier tan others, there are still a couple of self control issues I still deal with, but through the others parts of this passage, it is becoming a solid work in progress. I find myself today kinder, more loving and more patient than I have ever been in my life and it's wonderful. With all this said I find myself in a state of peace and looking forward to meeting Jesus. My crazy life is now a peaceful, but driven life. I desire for the life of "never stumbling" and the promise of "an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." Just follow Peter's list. Write it down, put it on your phone or the fridge, but put it somewhere you will see it and be reminded of this recipe for a life that leads to eternal life.

God Bless & Happy Tuesday!
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