Category: Faith & Life
From generation to generation
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Dr. Jennifer Hahm and Rev. Andy Lee illuminate some of the cultural values and faith practices that sustain… Continue Reading From generation to generation
Building bridges between cultures
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Rev. Sunhwa Hopgood recounts her call to ministry as a Korean American woman and the joys and challenges… Continue Reading Building bridges between cultures
Happy birthday, Church!
Pentecost is this Sunday, May 19. Rev. Faith Timmons reviews the history behind this annual celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit following Jesus’ ascension. She then encourages us… Continue Reading Happy birthday, Church!
Give me reconciliation and peace
For Mother’s Day, Cheryl Bistayi invites us to broaden and deepen our focus by celebrating sacred moments of mothering for the whole human family.
A life of faith-fueled advocacy
Mary Gladstone-Highland reflects on how the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church has shaped her advocacy for LGBTQ justice and inclusion.
Leading with head and heart
Dr. Michael Comer’s gift to the church has been assessing the personality traits of pastoral leaders with curiosity and compassion.
God’s grace cannot be contained
Rev. Jess Davenport concludes the series of articles on our newest ordinands with a heart full of gratitude for the Spirit-led formation that helped her navigate God’s call.
Hold on to enduring hope
Reflecting on Easter, Faith Timmons encourages us to trust in the resurrection hope we find in Jesus Christ when we experience fear and uncertainty.
Pastoral ponderings on hell
On Good Friday, when Christians around the world remember the tortured death of Jesus on the cross and his sacrifice for humanity, Glenn Wagner ponders the significance of hell for… Continue Reading Pastoral ponderings on hell
Good, God, and Holy Friday
Rev. Paul Hahm walks us through the theological spectrum of meanings ascribed to Good Friday, inviting us to embrace them all.