Author Archive: Pastor Carol Grace

The value of integrity

Chapter 19 of Proverbs begins by telling us that the poor who walks in integrity is better off than he who speaks with perversity, who is really a fool.  What is integrity and how do we attain it? an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting; “the integrity of the nervous system is …

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Happy Birthday, Mama

Today my mother would be 95 years old.  I wish we could have grown old together, but we’ll have a lot to catch up on when we meet again. I have to go directly to Proverbs 17:28, 8 Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. …

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The plans of the Lord

For those of you reading this post who attend Asbury UMC, you should be amazed (as am I) at today’s scripture. We at Asbury are in the midst of a possible life-changing event at the church as we seek God’s direction in the future of our church.  I have spent more than 2 hours praying …

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Where is wisdom found?

We at Asbury UMC have begun meeting again on Wednesday nights for food, fellowship, Bible studies, and a special speaker each week addressing community and social needs.  I am increasingly enjoying these Wednesday nights.  I attend the series on Growing your Faith, which reveals to us the very foundations of the Christian faith.  I find …

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Right, left or straight at the crossroads?

How do we know which way to go when we come to a crossroad?  Prov 14:12 is one of my favorite verses:  There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. So what do we do when the way before us seems right?  How do we …

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