Category: Faith & Life
Meet Simon the cross-bearer
Simon of Cyrene was an African man summoned from the crowd to carry Jesus’ cross to Calvary. The Rev. Henry Masters tells his story.
It’s the little things that count
It was just a little fist bump, but that exchange between a boy and a basketball star suggests that a moment of kindness can bring great joy.
Celebrating extraordinary women
Three Michigan clergy women talk about mentors who made a difference in their faith journeys. Who were the women who inspired YOU growing up?
For such a time as this
Glenn Wagner introduces us to five people from the Bible whose faith offers guidance for our personal response in a time such as this.
Words that matter today
“Words really do matter,” says the Rev. Jack Harnish as he takes a look at the language in our baptismal vows.
Three great gifts of Christian camping
The Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director of Michigan Area United Methodist Camping, talks about the powerful spiritual gifts of camping.
Compassion and hope for Lent
To read during Lent. A booklet compiled by Ardell Grander shares unique mission experiences written by those who have given their lives in service to others.
Deacon on a motorcycle
The second in a series on the ministry of the deacon in The Michigan Conference. Meet Rodney Gasaway, a second-career clergyperson with a heart for people.
New ways to pray during Lent
Joe Iovino asserts that there is no one-size-fits-all technique for prayer. “Each of us needs to find our unique style.” Pray in a variety of ways during Lent.
Adrian honors Dr. James Cone
Dr. James Cone taught at Adrian College in the late 1960s, and it was here that he wrote his groundbreaking work, Black Theology and Black Power (published in 1969).