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 Proverbs 21:5, 20, Proverbs 13:11, Proverbs 22:11 We know what we ought to do, but we rarely do what we ought. The post WISDOM and FINANCES appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

Timothy 6:11-17 We have been in crisis about seven months.  It seems like years.  How do we go on? The post Faith in the Midst of Financial Crisis appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

James 4:13-18 You can only count on one day, and maybe not even the whole of that one day. The post TODAY appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

James 4:1-12 Conflict comes when we don’t have what we want! The post Conflict appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

Nehemiah 1:4-11 God does His best work in impossible circumstances.  Our response during this turbulent time of life is to pray. The post Pivotal Prayers appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

James 3:13-18 Worldly and Godly wisdom,never the two shall meet. The post Two Kinds of Wisdom appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

James 3:1-12   This is not talking about Pentecost. It is about the fire that the unruly tongue sets. The post Flaming Tongues of Fire appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

Matthew 28:11-20 Yesterday, today, and until Christ comes again “We ARE The Church.” This is Jesus’ only plan for the redemption of individual souls and of the world. There is work still to be done. We cannot let Christ find us living in the past, or stewing in the moment. We must look to the […] The post We Are the Church appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

Acts 1:6-11 What will we leave in our wake? Do we pass and leave the scene untouched by our passing? Are there ripples that bring others joy, or perhaps steal their peace? Jesus left a small band of disciples that touched billions of lives. What will we leave in our wake? The post In Our Wake appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

Proverbs 6:16-22   When you crack the door all sorts of things can come in. Things that are good and evil slip in, because all they need is a crack.  The post Open the Door appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

Luke 18:1-8   We cannot let ourselves become discouraged. Instead, with perseverance born of faith, we must not give up until we have succeeded. The post Perseverance appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

Exodus 4:1-8 God uses small things to make big changes. That is a lesson for us in our everyday lives and for our church as well. The post Small Things appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

2 Timothy 3:10-16 Mountains crumble, the course of rivers change, but Jesus Christ and the truth contained in our scriptures remains forever. In this world, with so many moving parts we need something that stands firm. The post Source of Truth appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

Romans 12:9-21 What binds us together? Well obviously, our faith in Jesus Christ. But, we are going to need more tools than that. Paul gathers them together in this 12th chapter of his letter to the Romans. The post A Prescription for Community appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

 Numbers 13:1-2, 25-31 Getting Direction from Wandering Around The spies of Israel wandered into the land that God had promised them to see what was there and from that to formulate a direction. When they came back, the spies were not uniform in the direction they offered. Joshua and Caleb were ready to take hold […] The post Wandering Around appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

Matthew 7:24-27 Freedom is gained at a great cost and celebrated in many ways.  We celebrate our Nation’s freedom this Saturday with family and friends BBQ, watching fireworks, or simply saying a prayer.  But true freedom from this world is a gift from God to all mankind through His son, Jesus Christ. Come home and be a part […] The post Freedom-The True Path appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

John 1:43-51   What is the meaning to the title “pastor?” We will have greater understanding of this title, as we get to know each other, serve with each other, laugh with each other, and of course weep with each other.  In this scripture, Nathanael is unsure of Jesus until he meets him. Jesus said to him […] The post Meaning to the Title appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

RECONCILIATION. RESTORATION. REVIVAL. The post Abide in the Divide appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

God is continually preparing us for things we might not ever fully know.Acts 9:19b-30        Throughout our lives, we are confronted with new challenges and opportunities.  Every experience builds upon each other.  And while we might desire to have a carefully planned future with expected results, the only thing that will remain constant […] The post It’s Time appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.

Paying attention to the call of God in our lives Hebrews 10:35 – 11:3 Throughout the Bible, we have the privilege of witnessing many amazing encounters where God calls people to amazing purposes to accomplish His will!  What if Moses and Samuel, Paul and the Disciples simply said no?  What is like when we are […] The post Ring, Ring appeared first on First United Methodist Church of Odessa, TX.