Category: Faith & Life
Redefining productivity
Continuing our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Rev. Scott Marsh encourages us to be kingdom builders and hold on to hope in the face of widespread… Continue Reading Redefining productivity
Greening of Greensky
Continuing our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Pastor Sarah Sheaffer reflects on how Indigenous wisdom has shaped her congregation’s passion for creation care.
An ode to Sequoiacal
To begin our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Rev. Chris Lane shares his thoughts on the majestic sequoia he has befriended near Manistee and emphasizes the… Continue Reading An ode to Sequoiacal
‘Let us find our rest in thee’
Phil Lynch’s new album of Charles Wesley hymns set to new tunes illuminates the doctrine of sanctification, a tenet of Wesleyan theology that he believes our denomination needs right now.
One Lord and one faith
Kau Tiali Boayue and three other United Methodist young adults travel to Guadeloupe to rekindle friendships in Christ they had established at last summer’s Urban Methodist Youth Camp.
When I gaze into the night sky
The God who flung the bright colors of aurora borealis across the sky watches over us while we sleep, says retired pastor Sondra Willobee, and comes to us in our… Continue Reading When I gaze into the night sky
A tale of two stoles
Retired pastor Glenn M. Wagner tells a true story about two clergy stoles he received that became a life lesson on how following Jesus is not intended to be a… Continue Reading A tale of two stoles
Experience God’s love reaching out
Peter Blinkilde, Central Bay District Co-Lay Leader, shares a personal story to remind us that we never know when or how we may be called upon to show God’s love.
See your life in living color
By combining art therapy and scripture, Contreda Navarro-Jewell began a new ministry that creates a safe space for people to seek healing and discover their God-given purpose.
‘A fantastic time to be United Methodist’
Advocacy Day reinvigorated the faith of lay member David Ascher and jumpstarted South Lyon: First UMC’s involvement in justice advocacy, leading them to host their own community event.