Category: Faith & Life
A Methodist circuit rider’s mustard seed
A scenic road at the tip of the Keweenaw bears the Brockway name. Rev. Jeremy Peters explains how it leads back to Flint’s oldest congregation and the circuit rider who… Continue Reading A Methodist circuit rider’s mustard seed
The most beautiful sight was roadside
After a summer of camping across Michigan, retired pastor Sondra Willobee discovers the most beautiful sight of all on the side of a busy freeway.
Retired into a calling, not a rest
Rev. George Marck reflects on his late-life call to ministry, the outsized mission work of his small-yet-mighty church, and walking through his wife’s illness with faith.
Generations growing together
Ahead of National Grandparents Day, discover how Wesley Woods’ Grandparent Camp helps grandparents and grandchildren build faith and lasting bonds together.
Called through storms into ministry
Rev. Mary Barrett shares her call story: childhood pain, a marriage marked by sacrifice, and a faith that never let go.
Remember when the air was clear?
Marking the new Creation in Christ Sunday celebration, a father’s letter to his child names environmental harm and calls the church to faithful, healing action.
Rebuilding hope after the storm
From flood survivor to project manager, Michelle Austin explains why disaster recovery is about restoring hope and dignity, not just repairing homes.
Restoring an aircraft and a story
Two United Methodist pastors rallied to honor the life of a World War II Navy pilot who died in a plane crash in Lake Michigan and never received a proper… Continue Reading Restoring an aircraft and a story
God’s love melts ICE
With compassion, Clarice McKenzie has befriended a woman detained at the immigration detention facility in Baldwin, Michigan, and regularly visits her and prays for her release.
Their leadership matters, now
Dokoda Holt-Sharp left the Global Young People’s Convocation with a renewed passion for ensuring young people are fully involved at every level of leadership in the Church.