Rest in the Word

1 Samuel 3:1,10,19-21 <A Trustworthy Prophet of the Lord> When the word of the Lord was rare, God spoke to Samuel four times (1 Samuel 3:1). "Samuel! Samuel!" At the last call, Samuel finally recognized that it was the Lord speaking. "Speak, for your servant is listening" (1 Samuel 3:2-10). Since then, the Lord has been with him, and none of his words have fallen to the ground. Everyone knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the Lord (v19). He listened to the Miracle word. He became the Miracle word. <The Miracle Words in the Bible> There are many miracle words used to describe our Bible heroes. Enoch was called the man who walked faithfully with God; then he was no more because God took him away (Genesis 5:24). Noah was called a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God (Genesis 6:9). Abraham was called the Father of Faith (Romans 4:16). Moses was called “I drew him out of the water” (Exodus 2:10) an

  James 5:13-20 01/07/24 Hodgdon UMC <Miracle through God's Words> Today is the first Sunday of 2024, and I am glad to worship with our beloved Hodgdon UMC. At the same time, I am deeply sorry to share that we lost Mandy, Jean' beloved youngest daughter, last Friday. There is nothing that can compare to the pain of losing a child. In our troubles, we know someone to whom we can turn and ask for help. He lost His only Son. He allowed Him to die. He sacrificed His only beloved Son for us. I am grateful that we come before Him on the first Sunday of 2024.     There is nothing we can do to make Jean and her family feel better, but only God and His Words, are alive and active. As I shared my testimony with you in the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, God gave us the Greatest Miracle, Jesus Christ, and He continues to work miracles through His Words. Have you ever experienced God delivering the same message to you through various channels multiple times? Recently, God prese

  James 5:13-18                                                                                               12/31/23                                                                    Mars Hill UMC  <Remembering His Miracles> How was your Christmas? It could have been quiet, calm, challenging, joyful, crowded, or relaxed. Last Sunday, we were all exhausted with numerous family gatherings and six services in one day across our three churches. No matter where we were or what we did during the last week or the past year, we are here to celebrate New Year's Eve. Psalm 77:11-12 says: "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds." As we reflect on the past year, we had combined services with three churches in Mars Hill during Lent and the Summer. Donna faced health issues, and we are grateful to have had Michael and Sage join the church. Elizabeth and the chil