Experience the warmth of true community –
God’s love changes us, as we love like Jesus
“Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the Kingdom of the Father.”—Matthew 13:43a
What does it require for us to develop the mind of Christ?
In the parable of the wheat and the tares, a man sows wheat in his field. That very night, an enemy comes to his field and sows tares, which is a counterfeit wheat. Wheat and tares are almost identical until harvest time nears, when the head of the wheat, heavy with grain, bows downward, and the fruitless tares remain straight and tall.
So, how can we tell whether we are wheat or tares in God’s field—whether we are the real deal or fake? First, we must ask, “Is Jesus ruling and reigning as King in my life?” “Is my life bowed before God, heavy with the fruit He planted me to bear in His name?” If we can answer “Yes,” then at the time of harvest, Jesus says we will shine forth as the sun in the Kingdom of our Heavenly Father. The difference between the authentic and the counterfeit is this: a bowed head.
– Pastor Rev. Dr. Doug Parsons, August 24, 2026 Devotional Email
Join us in the Sanctuary this Sunday for Worship!
August 30: How to Be Content In A Discontented World
September 6: The Book of Life
BIG PROMISES
September 13: You Can Be Forgiven—Guilt
September 20: You Are Not Along—Fear
September 27:There Is A Way Out—Temptation
October 4: You Have A Future—Failure
October 11: You Can Forgive—Resentment
October 18: YOUTH SUNDAY
October 25: You Can Move Mountains—Impossibility
Through our service to one another, we grow in community and strengthen the place where we call home.
We strive to be changed by God so that we love like Jesus.
In order to preserve the ministry values and integrity of Washington First Methodist Church’s mission, we put importance on the scripture in what we believe and how we acknowledge God’s Word in everything we do.
