Today's scripture is from the New Testament reading which is Paul's second letter to the people in Corinth. Grace is something that we all need. I wonder, have you ever considered it your most significant power? We can offer someone grace that allows us to show love. Grace is the root of forgiveness, kindness, and everything that is the foundation of who Christ is.For some, granting grace, forgive...  Read More

Today's Daily Office Devotion comes from the Gospel Reading from the book of Luke. If you'd like to read something different, here are today's readings: Jesus starts in Luke 19 with Zacchaeus. This passage is where the song comes from, "Zaccheus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he…" There's no indication that Luke 19:6 says, "Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in ...  Read More

Our Daily Office reading for today is from 2 Corinthinthians. If you want to read a different part of today’s daily office, here are all of the readings: Paul is writing to Corinth in this chapter and warning them because they struggle to determine who is preaching truth and who isn’t. Read some of his words here: “You happily put up with whatever anyone tells you, even if they preach a different ...  Read More

This week, we’ll be pausing our Red Sea Rules devotions. I’m so thankful for Bill, who brought us a word yesterday while I was traveling. These scriptures are from the Daily Office or The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). You might have heard me say before that I use the Daily Office for my devotions. If you’ve never looked at the lectionary before, the easiest way to do so is through a website because...  Read More

Have you ever wished God would do things your way? I sure have. At the moment, it feels like it would be easier…on me. I’m glad that God knows better, though. His wisdom far surpasses any human, so he continues to guide us in his way.I imagine that Israel felt that way as well. They were facing the Red Sea and saw no way to move forward. They couldn’t imagine why God took them on such a strange pa...  Read More

This family has been worshipping at Fleming Island UMC since March. Many times, when you find the place that works for your family, you know. That's how it is for them, except their family includes an aunt and grandparents. You should be seeing their faces in the blog soon.This week, we welcome this wonderful couple, Andy and Courtney, with open arms. They are transferring their membership from an...  Read More

In my seminary, there was a healing school where students learned how to pray for healing for others. One day, one of them asked if they could pray that I for healing from my migraines, and I answered no. The student was taken aback and didn’t know what to say. Over the years, God and I have been on a long journey so that I could pray for others’ healing, knowing that he had chosen not to heal me ...  Read More

Written by RanDee Asquith FIUMC Moms is an awesome group that was formed to bring moms together.  This is a group of moms who support one another, while providing our children an opportunity to socialize and make friends.  We are currently meeting twice a month.  On the first Thursday of each month, we meet for a walk or breakfast,  often near a park so the kids can play.  We have recently started...  Read More

When we look at the life of Jesus, we see that he practiced this week’s rule when he faced the most challenging moments of his life. He didn’t complain but instead prayed and asked God what to do next: “Now my soul is deeply troubled. Should I pray, ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But this is the very reason I came! Father, bring glory to your name.” Then a voice spoke from heaven, saying, “I ha...  Read More

If you haven't heard already, this summer we are introducing Kids Club Summer Pop-ups!  Two Friday nights in June and one in July, Kids Club will be setting up at one of our local parks.  These events are the perfect opportunity for us to get out in the community and show them what Kids Club and Fleming Island UMC are all about.  We will be giving out popsicles, having water fights, eating ice cream, an...  Read More

When we shift our mindset from praying for a way out to praying for a way to glorify, life changes dramatically. The biggest thing that changes is our perspective. We stop seeing life as something that’s happened to us, and we become something that happens to life. Every day becomes a chance to praise and worship God, whether good or bad. “His honor rose up in liquid walls before the wide-eyed Isr...  Read More

It’s only human nature to ask ourselves, “How can I make this problem go away,” or, “How can I get myself out of this situation with the least hardship.” I’m not blaming anyone for thinking this. Let’s start by reading our passage for the week: “Then Pharaoh will think, ‘The Israelites are confused. They are trapped in the wilderness!’ And once again I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and he will chas...  Read More