"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
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Sep 29, 2026 · 5:16
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 hundreds of times,…
Sep 28, 2026 · 4:14
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 called you out of…
Sep 27, 2026 · 5:35
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 lead to panic. It is a…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:53
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 the scriptures that…
Sep 25, 2026 · 5:25
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 share in his glory."…
Sep 24, 2026 · 4:40
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 female and blessed…
Sep 23, 2026 · 5:26
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 church's Vacation…
Sep 22, 2026 · 6:48
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 no good has come,…
Sep 21, 2026 · 5:59
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 of the last…
Sep 20, 2026 · 4:43
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 may be one of the…
Sep 19, 2026 · 3:54
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 Scripture Saturday, a time…
Sep 18, 2026 · 4:34
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 wisdom to govern…
Sep 17, 2026 · 4:35
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 summertime and there is…
Sep 16, 2026 · 5:07
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 the interstate…
Sep 15, 2026 · 6:26
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 righteous right hand.”…
Sep 14, 2026 · 5:18
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 letter to the…
Sep 13, 2026 · 4:47
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 earth. What happens…
Sep 12, 2026 · 4:01
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 the scriptures that…
Sep 11, 2026 · 4:53
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; they are new every…
Sep 10, 2026 · 4:10
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 wonderfully made; your works…
Sep 9, 2026 · 6:40
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, Catherine Nance…
Sep 8, 2026 · 4:40
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 part in the funeral of…
Sep 7, 2026 · 7:08
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 money on food that does…
Sep 6, 2026 · 6:23
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 mountains shake in the…
Sep 5, 2026 · 3:53
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 Scripture Saturday, a time…
Sep 4, 2026 · 5:50
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 faithfulness.…
Sep 3, 2026 · 4:19
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 being able to act…
Sep 2, 2026 · 6:15
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 up the first two…
Sep 1, 2026 · 5:09
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 listeners have likely…
Aug 31, 2026 · 4:06
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 grandmother, who was a…
Aug 30, 2026 · 4:34
Matthew 22:34-40 34 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher,…
Aug 29, 2026 · 5:32
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 Scripture Saturday, a time…
Aug 28, 2026 · 5:29
Job 19:25 For I know that my Redeemer lives and that at the last he will stand upon the earth. This may seem an odd verse popping up in the book of Job, which is probably best…
Aug 27, 2026 · 6:24
Matthew 13:3-9 A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it…
Aug 26, 2026 · 4:48
Psalm 94:19 (NIV) When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19 (NLT) When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.…
Aug 25, 2026 · 7:54
Micah 5:2-5 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of…
Aug 24, 2026 · 6:34
Proverbs 11:17 Those who are kind reward themselves, but the cruel do themselves harm. There is a popular quote, and I hope you’ll forgive me if the way I report it is not…
Aug 23, 2026 · 4:22
Job 19:25 (CEB) I know that my redeemer is alive, and afterward, he’ll rise upon the dust. Job’s friends think they have God figured out. Job has lost almost everything, and they…
Aug 22, 2026 · 3:54
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 the scriptures that…
Aug 21, 2026 · 4:07
Job 19:15 (NIV) “My guests and my female servants count me a foreigner; they look on me as on a stranger.” Psalm 69:8 (NIV) “I am a foreigner to my own family, a stranger to my…
Aug 20, 2026 · 4:22
Romans 8:28 We know that all things work together for good for all those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. Everyone has times in life when it seems things…
Aug 19, 2026 · 6:31
Proverbs 3:5-7 (The Message Version) Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do,…
Aug 18, 2026 · 4:36
Luke 24:5-6 In their fright, the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has…
Aug 17, 2026 · 5:15
Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever. The sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The Lord…
Aug 17, 2026 · 5:05
Who's that in the mirror? Second Corinthians, chapter 3, verses 17 and 18 say, "The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Lord's Spirit is, there is freedom. All of us are looking…
Aug 16, 2026 · 5:45
John 20:16 (NIV) Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher)." I’ve photographed the sunrise dozens of times from all over…
Aug 15, 2026 · 5:44
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 Scripture Saturday, a time…
Aug 14, 2026 · 6:27
Exodus 7: 1-5 (NIV) Then the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. You are to say everything I command you,…
Aug 13, 2026 · 4:59
John 20:27 (NIV) Then he (Jesus) said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Following this,…
Aug 12, 2026 · 5:52
Matthew 28:6-7 He is not here, for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead,…
Aug 11, 2026 · 6:51
John 20:11-18 (RSV) “ But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept, she stooped to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of…
Aug 10, 2026 · 4:19
John 20:20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. I love Holy Week and Easter. It provides us a remarkable…
Aug 9, 2026 · 4:43
John 20:16 (CEB) Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabbouni” (which means Teacher). Sometimes people read this story and wonder how Mary could…
Aug 8, 2026 · 5:21
Thank you for joining us for today's Grace for All podcast. On Saturdays, we pause for a few moments to look back on our week and to review the scriptures that we have used in…
Aug 7, 2026 · 5:08
Romans 14:8 “If we live for the Lord and if we die, we die by the Lord.” We are all on the clock from birth. We are also challenged to face our fate without flinching. But not…
Aug 6, 2026 · 7:41
Jonah 1:17 Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Matthew 12:39-40 (NIV) He answered, “A wicked…
Aug 5, 2026 · 6:09
Welcome to Grace for All. My name is Bill Green, and I am your host for today. 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 CEB So if the message that is preached says that Christ has been raised from…
Aug 4, 2026 · 4:30
John 20:16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). Every time I hear this verse, I feel love. I hear the…
Aug 3, 2026 · 4:50
Psalm 30:3 (The Voice version) You lifted me up from the grave with a mighty hand, gave me another chance, and saved me from joining those in that dreadful pit. This verse…
Aug 2, 2026 · 6:11
John 20:20 (NRSV) "He showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord." It's the evening of the first Easter Sunday, and the disciples have…
Aug 1, 2026 · 5:39
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 Scripture Saturday, a time…
Jul 31, 2026 · 6:39
Jeremiah 29:4-7, 11 (NIV) This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: "Build houses and settle down;…
Jul 30, 2026 · 5:55
Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you…
Jul 29, 2026 · 4:31
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run…
Jul 28, 2026 · 5:56
Matthew 22:15-22 (NIV) Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. "Teacher," they said, "we…
Jul 27, 2026 · 5:05
Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Through the grace of God alone we are all blessed beyond measure whether we acknowledge it or…
Jul 26, 2026 · 5:02
Psalm 143:8-10 “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Rescue me from my…
Jul 25, 2026 · 5:52
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 the scriptures that…
Jul 24, 2026 · 5:49
Today I would like for us to consider a very familiar passage of scripture from a very different point of view. Romans 8:1-8 (CEB) So now there isn’t any condemnation for those…
Jul 23, 2026 · 5:44
Amos 5:24 Let justice roll down like water and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. The Hebrew word that we translate justice appears over 400 times in the Old Testament.…
Jul 22, 2026 · 5:43
Galatians 5:25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. This verse in Galatians is one of my favorites, but let’s consider more verses from the passage as…
Jul 21, 2026 · 5:20
Psalm 100:1-2 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness. Come into his presence with singing. As I have been thinking about this scripture…
Jul 20, 2026 · 5:28
Genesis 21:1-7 Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised. Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age,…
Jul 19, 2026 · 5:02
Isaiah 40:31 (NET) But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagle’s wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without…
Jul 18, 2026 · 4:03
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 Scripture Saturday, a time…
Jul 17, 2026 · 5:36
Matthew 5:16 (NRSV) In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. My brother and I used to…
Jul 16, 2026 · 5:18
Matthew 22:37-39 (CEB) He replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your being, and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.…
Jul 15, 2026 · 6:11
Revelation 21:18-21 The wall (of heaven) was made of jasper and the city of pure gold, as pure as glass. The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of…
Jul 14, 2026 · 6:09
Amos 5:24 (ESV) But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." Amos was a shepherd called by God to deliver a stinging message to the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 5:25
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. I hike a lot. I…
Jul 12, 2026 · 7:39
Colossians 3:12-15 – 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with…
Jul 11, 2026 · 3:53
Thank you for joining us for today's Grace for All podcast. On Saturdays, we pause for a few moments to look back on our week and to review the scriptures that we have used in…
Jul 10, 2026 · 5:20
Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other…
Jul 9, 2026 · 5:09
Romans 12:9-10 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. A few years ago,…
Jul 8, 2026 · 5:46
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. I freely admit…
Jul 7, 2026 · 6:44
Zechariah 7:9-10 Thus says the Lord of hosts: Render true judgment, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress, the widow, the orphan, the alien, or the poor; and do…
Jul 6, 2026 · 7:28
Amos 5:23-24 (NIV) Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing…
Jul 5, 2026 · 5:37
Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. When I was a teenager, my oldest brother was already married. I was the “last” child at home and I…
Jul 4, 2026 · 3:54
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 Scripture Saturday, a time…
Jul 3, 2026 · 5:41
“So now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you?” Deuteronomy 10:12 (NRSV) Her name was Sam. At least, that's what she told people here, because her real name —…
Jul 2, 2026 · 5:09
But let justice roll on as a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24 This is a powerful demand from God for unstoppable fairness and care for the…
Jul 1, 2026 · 5:37
With what should I approach the Lord and bow down before God on high? Should I come before him with entirely burned offerings, with year-old calves? Will the Lord be pleased with…
Jun 30, 2026 · 5:37
Psalm 30:11-12 You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise you and not be silent. O Lord, my…
Jun 29, 2026 · 6:25
Psalm 103:1-2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits. Bless is an action verb.…
Jun 28, 2026 · 6:20
1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. When we hear the word "gift,"…
Jun 27, 2026 · 3:54
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 Scripture Saturday, a time…
Jun 26, 2026 · 5:30
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. I was fortunate to spend the…
Jun 25, 2026 · 4:51
Isaiah 55: 8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than…
Jun 24, 2026 · 3:31
Philippians 4:11-13 (NRSVUE) Not that I am referring to being in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what it is to have little, and I know what it…
Jun 23, 2026 · 6:03
Psalm 146:2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long. About twenty years ago, I was surprised when I received a call from my…
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