Category: Faith & Life
Coming home

Glenn Wagner recently returned to his hometown for a pandemic-delayed high school reunion and Sunday morning worship in his home church. He shares his experience of this first extended homecoming… Continue Reading Coming home
Jesus came for us all

Embracing the season of Epiphany can lead us to discover the true joy of Christmas, where we experience the presence of God in Jesus.
Singing the Lord’s song in a strange land

Sometimes we feel like a spiritual refugee, a stranger in a strange land, and do not know what to do. Sondra Willobee points to Psalm 137 as a perfect song… Continue Reading Singing the Lord’s song in a strange land
Grounded in love

Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Rev. Sari Brown explains how she’s found… Continue Reading Grounded in love
Brokenness transformed into joy

Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Rev. Paul Reissmann encourages us to find… Continue Reading Brokenness transformed into joy
The peace that passes

Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Rev. Greg Lawton invites us into the… Continue Reading The peace that passes
Finding sacred spaces of hope

Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Lisa Batten encourages us to create sacred… Continue Reading Finding sacred spaces of hope
My Year of Living Gratefully

Pastor Jack Mannschreck writes about his goal to write a thank-you note each day of the year and the four takeaways he learned from it.
You’re invited to join us

Rev. Margie Crawford reminisces about what Thanksgiving meals were like growing up and what made them so special.
Joining pilgrims on a holy walk

During a recent three-day Walk to Emmaus weekend, Pastor Vicky Prewitt found holy moments walking with pilgrims of faith and witnessing their eyes being opened to the amazing presence of… Continue Reading Joining pilgrims on a holy walk