Category: Faith & Life
Pray, listen, study, and act
Reflecting on experiences as a lay leader, Gordon Galloway gives practical wisdom on things we can do to prepare our hearts and minds for discipleship.
Thank you, Miss Nellie and Rev. Broyles
Retired pastor John E. Harnish reflects on how we measure the influence one Sunday school teacher or one caring pastor can have on a person’s life.
Trying to outrun God
To begin a series of articles highlighting call stories from our newest ordinands, Rev. Susan Hitts speaks candidly about how she has balanced her two primary life roles as mother… Continue Reading Trying to outrun God
Actions speak louder than words
One of the most important things we can do as Christians, says Rev. Marty Johnston, is to love others openheartedly by our actions.
Finding God in the mist
Cheryl Bistayi speaks to those navigating the fog of grief and confusion following the suicide of a beloved.
Being ourselves and living different
Young people from around the United Methodist connection, including one from Michigan, reflect on the ‘life-changing’ Youth 2023, held in Florida.
Getting through every season of life
Back-to-school time is exciting but can also produce anxiety. Beth Pelkey, Northern Skies Co-District Lay Leader, shares some creative ways we can help our friends and neighbors.
Jesus modeled rigorous compassion
Following Jesus’ example, we are called to extend rigorous compassion to anyone suffering and graciously recognize the imago dei in all persons, even those who do harm.
‘Can these bones live again?’
What is your dry bones story, and will you share it? Rev. Brian West says it’s worth the risk, and someone needs you to take the leap.
Learning to stay in the moment
Sondra Willobee takes to the rivers to find moments of God-time—kairos—where God breaks into our humdrum experience and finds us waiting.