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Grace for All
"Grace for All" is a daily devotional podcast from the laity of First United Methodist Church in Maryville, Tennessee. Each episode presents scripture and a brief reflection, written and recorded by members of our church. These short episodes are meant to inspire you and support your journey of understanding and faith. We believe the central message of Jesus is one of grace. Grace for all human beings. Grace for All is a podcast ministry of First United Methodist Church, Maryville, TN
Episodes
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Why the Shepherds? (encore)
Luke 2:8-11 (NIV) And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them…
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Grace Isn’t Cheap. It’s Free.
Isaiah 55:1-3 "Hear, everyone who thirsts; come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without…
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Think on These Things
Philippians 4:8–9 (NIV) Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever…
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Harvesting Peace
James 3:18 (NRSV) And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. When I was in college, I performed the role of one of the fathers in…
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The Greatest Gift (encore)
Romans 5: 3-5 We even take pride in our problems, because we know that trouble produces endurance, 4 endurance produces character, and character produces hope…
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Scripture Saturday (October 24, 2026)
Welcome to the Saturday episode of the Grace for All podcast. Thank you for joining us today. Saturday is a special time when we take a few moments to review…
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Workers for the Harvest
Matthew 9:35-38 (NIV) Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every…
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The Harvest
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (NIV) Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you…
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Short Checkout Line
In 1991, I reached the magical age of 55 years. I was now eligible for early retirement. My Air National Guard commander at that time considered that 55 was…
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Harvest Yourself
Colossians 1: 9-10 ...We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that…
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Learning to Look
John 4:35 Do you not say, ‘Four months more, then comes the harvest’? But I tell you, look around you, and see how the fields are ripe for harvesting. Humans…
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A Harvest of Righteousness
James 3:18 Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. We need peace so much in the world right now! The world is full of turmoil and thanks…
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Scripture Saturday (October 17, 2026)
You are listening to Grace for All, a daily devotional podcast produced by the people of First United Methodist Church in Maryville, Tennessee. This is…
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Faithful through Every Season (encore)
2 Timothy 2:13 If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. Sometimes I think if I were God, I would have given up on people a long…
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Speaking the truth with love
Ephesians 4:15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Is it…
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A Warm Hug (encore)
Nehemiah 8:10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not…
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The Straight and Narrow (encore)
Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is…
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A Table in Enemy Country
Psalm 23:5 (NRSVUE) You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Most of us know Psalm 23 by…
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Stumbling Blocks and Firm Foundations Are Both Made of Stone
James 3:18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. People who focus on worldly goods plant and reap a harvest focused on what…
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Scripture Saturday (October 10, 2026)
Welcome to the Saturday episode of the Grace for All podcast. Thank you for joining us today. Saturday is a special time when we take a few moments to review…
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The Harvest is Plentiful
Isaiah 55:8-11 (NRSV Updated Edition) For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the…
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Living on Purpose
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. There is a deep…
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Attitude Matters
Philippians 4: 8-9 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever…
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From Regrets to Resolutions (encore)
2 Timothy 4:6-8 As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have…
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Rejoice in the bounty
Jeremiah 31:12 They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will rejoice in the bounty of the Lord. This verse promises God’s future…
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Lift Up Your Eyes
John 4:35 (ESV) Do you not say, "There are yet four months, then comes the harvest? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for…
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Scripture Saturday (October 3, 2026)
You are listening to Grace for All, a daily devotional podcast produced by the people of First United Methodist Church in Maryville, Tennessee. This is…
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The Endless Supply
2 Corinthians 9:10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of…
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New Possibilities Await
Psalm 30:5 Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. This verse is a powerful reminder that when we are facing loss, pain and grief it…
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I Will Remember No More
Hebrews 10: 11-18 (NIV) Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never…
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Peace Beyond Understanding (encore)
Philippians 4:7 (ESV) "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." I've read these words…
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Called out of Darkness
1 Peter 2:9 KJV "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath…
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With Every Breath and Every Step
Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; Fear is an emotional state that can…
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Scripture Saturday (September 26, 2026)
Welcome to the Saturday episode of the Grace for All podcast. Thank you for joining us today. Saturday is a special time when we take a few moments to review…
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Jesus, My Brother (encore)
Romans 8:17 "Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also…
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Made in His Image (encore)
Genesis 5: 1-2 (NIV) This is the written account of Adam’s family line. When God created mankind, he made them in the likeness of God. He created them male and…
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Giving Thanks (encore)
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CEB) Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in every situation because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. During our…
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When Hope Outlasts the Wound
Jeremiah 14:19–22 (NIV) Have you rejected Judah completely? Do you despise Zion? Why have you afflicted us so that we cannot be healed? We hoped for peace but…
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The Coffee Mug
Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. One…
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God Doesn’t Waste the Pit
Romans 8:28 (CEB) We know that God works all things together for good for the ones who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28…
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Scripture Saturday (September 19, 2026)
You are listening to Grace for All, a daily devotional podcast produced by the people of First United Methodist Church in Maryville, Tennessee. This is…
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Whatever Became of Wisdom?
Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. When Solomon became king, he had one big request for God: give me the…
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The Light of the World (encore)
John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but have the light of life”. It is…
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Hurry, noise, and crowds (encore)
Luke 5:16 Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. Barbara and I were returning from a family reunion in Alabama not long ago and making our way up…
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Do Not Be Dismayed
Isaiah 41:10 “So, do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my…
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Twelve Baskets of Hope
Romans 15:13 (NRSV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. In Paul’s…
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Looking toward the hills
Psalm 121: 1-2 (New International Version) I lift up my eyes to the hills— Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, The Maker of heaven and…
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Scripture Saturday (September 12, 2026)
Welcome to the Saturday episode of the Grace for All podcast. Thank you for joining us today. Saturday is a special time when we take a few moments to review…
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Hope in the Ash Heap
Lamentations 3:21-23 (NRSV) But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end…
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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (encore)
Made in His Image Psalm 139:13-14 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and…
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Thin Places
Genesis 28:12 And he dreamed: a stairway was set on the ground with its top reaching the sky, and God’s angels were going up and down on it. Some years ago…
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Joy Comes in the Morning
Psalm 30:5 (CEB) His anger lasts for only a second, but his favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay all night, but by morning, joy! Twice now I have taken…
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Where Do You Find Comfort?
Isaiah 55:1-3 (NLT) “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free! 2 Why spend your…
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Refuge, Not Rescue
Psalm 46:1-2 (NRSV) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the…
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Scripture Saturday (September 5, 2026)
You are listening to Grace for All, a daily devotional podcast produced by the people of First United Methodist Church in Maryville, Tennessee. This is…
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New Every Morning
Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV) Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your…
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A Matter of the Heart
Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Knowing what we value and…
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Strength from the Mountains
Psalm 121:1-2 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” These words make…
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Help Us Lord
Psalms 121:1-2 I lift my eyes to the hills – from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Many of our Grace for All…
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Stirring the Pot (encore)
Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, while one who is patient calms a quarrel. When I read this verse, I immediately think about my…