OUT OF MY MIND: All Grace is Amazing
The apostle Paul usually closed his letters by saying “Grace be with you.” It’s interesting that Paul used that phrase because he had...
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Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Sep 15
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: What Is Your Wish?
As kids, you probably played that game that asks, “If you could make one wish, what would it be?” When my cousins and I played that...
Melody McCreary
- Sep 9
- 2 min
September is National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month. This month, in particular, is dear to us because if there’s one thing Chapel Hill is...it’s a place...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Sep 8
- 2 min
NEXT STEP FOR CHAPEL HILL UMC
This past Tuesday, the Council of our church held a called session and invited all church members to attend. The meeting communicated...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Aug 11
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: Love Is A Choice
You have heard me speak about the term “agape love” several times, but you still may not be clear on what it means. What is agape love?...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Aug 5
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: Measuring Greatness
When you think of someone who is truly great, who comes to mind for you? In the field of music, you might think of Bach or Mozart. Or,...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Jul 21
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: Victorious Living
I don’t have to tell you (but I’m going to) that we are constantly bombarded with bad news. Every day, every newscast, every...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Jul 14
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: Contentment
One of the rarest, but most sought-after commodities in society is contentment. Advertisers want us to believe that their product is the...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Jul 7
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: Inflation often Leads to Deflation
There is a story of a British general serving in Asia. One evening, the General hosted a formal dinner party for distinguished guests....
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Jun 30
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: The First Mile
So much is said about “going the extra mile”…and that’s a good thing. In fact, Jesus taught us to go the extra mile in service to others....
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Jun 23
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: Living Out the Faith
Many centuries ago, God revealed how true faith is lived out in our daily lives. The scriptures say, “What does the Lord require of you...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Jun 9
- 2 min
OUT OF MY MIND: In the Image of God
What do you think it means that human beings were created in the image of God? Does that mean God has two arms, two legs, and a long...
Melody McCreary
- Jun 2
- 1 min
Faith Partners Ministry
Here at Chapel Hill, we witness people experiencing recovery and hope in miraculous ways: recovery from addiction, recovery from abuse,...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- May 26
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: How's Your Shadow?
In the early days of the church, the scriptures tell us, Peter became one of the most influential and powerful people God used. In fact,...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- May 19
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: Kindness
Do you know what is perhaps the most desirable, most appreciated character trait? Proverbs 19:22 tells us “What is desirable in a person...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- May 5
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: No Dead Ends
I’m sure you have seen movies where the bad guys chase the hero down some abandoned street and into a dark alley. He jumps over empty...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Apr 21
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: Painful But Hopeful
Are you a gardener? Do you enjoy seeing things grow? If so, you understand the principle that a plant must be pruned in order to produce...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Apr 13
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: Are You a Secret Follower?
Crucifixion was the most horrible form of execution humanity has ever devised. It was such a degrading thing that those crucified could...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Mar 24
- 1 min
OUT OF MY MIND: Happiness Ensues
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson tells us that “all men are created equal by their Creator with certain unalienable...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
- Mar 16
- 2 min
OUT OF MY MIND: A Prayer for the World
A Prayer for the World (In Light of Ongoing Events) Lord, it seems like every day you become more distant As we awaken to daily senseless...