Category: Faith & Life
80 summers, 21 Fridays
Retired pastor Sondra Willobee reminds us to receive every moment as a gift. The choice is ours. We can open our eyes and trust God rather than live in fear… Continue Reading 80 summers, 21 Fridays
‘Church’ is so much bigger
Reflecting on recent ecumenical connections, Rev. Jenaba Waggy gives reasons for the need to look beyond our denomination in our shared work of building community together.
Creating artful memoirs
Judy Bowman, a Detroit artist with United Methodist connections, has spent recent years illustrating the rich cultural history of Detroit’s east side and paying tribute to the resilience of Black… Continue Reading Creating artful memoirs
Seeing history from another angle
In this devotional, Glenn Wagner shares a significant personal lesson he learned on the Fourth of July that can apply to the way we engage cross-culturally with one another.
Unwavering commitment to God’s call
On June 13, Constantine UMC honored Rev. Karen Wheat with a celebration featuring surprise guests from throughout her more than 50 years of ordained ministry.
A time for every purpose
Retired pastor Sondra Willobee writes about the challenging process of decluttering and sorting through our belongings and how it raises broader questions about the legacy we leave behind.
The power of a mighty wind
In this Pentecost devotional about power, Glenn M. Wagner shares the recent experience of a 90-mile-per-hour straight-line windstorm in his neighborhood in West Michigan.
Ever heard of Euphemia?
Retired pastor John E. Harnish reflects on the long history of Christianity following a recent trip to Croatia, where he visited a church dedicated to an early Christian martyr.
A tribute to Mom
Retired pastor Glenn M. Wagner remembers the exemplary life of his beloved mother-in-law, Margaret Oosting, and a ministry lesson he learned from her funeral.
Help, I need somebody
When his cancer returned a year ago, retired pastor Gordon Schleicher asked God for help, and God provided supportive helpers whom he could rely on to listen and yet give… Continue Reading Help, I need somebody