Category: Faith & Life
‘Can you just hold my hand?’
Rev. Laurie Koivula, a retired United Methodist pastor, finds joy in volunteering as a foster grandparent to elementary school children and feels it’s an extension of her ministry.
The hope of dreams
In the Epiphany story, God used dreams to warn the magi and the holy family about the dangers of political powers at play. Rev. Jerry Devine invites us to see… Continue Reading The hope of dreams
We can’t keep Jesus in the manger
Reflecting on the phenomenon of Baby Jesus thefts from outdoor nativity scenes, Jennifer Browne challenges us to embrace the liberating joy found in the gift of Jesus, who is always… Continue Reading We can’t keep Jesus in the manger
Living out our promises
Reading the story of Mary and Elizabeth through a new scriptural lens, Laura Witkowski encourages us to reflect on how we prepare the way for Jesus and fulfill our promises… Continue Reading Living out our promises
Take hold of each moment
Denny Wissinger, the Michigan Conference’s Co-Lay Leader, invites us to embrace the season of Advent as an opportunity to be present as expectant people awaiting Christ’s coming.
The calming waterfall
Temba Nkomozepi, an EngageMI Ministry Partner, describes the sights and sounds of being an agricultural missionary at Mujila Falls Agriculture Center in Zambia.
Getting to the heart of Advent
Taylorie Bailey, the Michigan Conference’s Co-Lay Leader, challenges us to spend as much time preparing spiritually as checking off our to-do lists.
What are you thankful for?
Rev. Dean Prentiss, superintendent of the Greater Southwest District, asks us to pause and give thanks to God for all that we’ve been given.
A lesson in caregiving
In a role reversal, Heather Jue-Wong reflects on how she traveled to Peru as a health professional on a Volunteers in Mission journey and became the patient.
Hourly prayer guide for Election Day
As the nation prepares to vote on Tuesday, November 5, congregations and individuals can use this guide to engage in prayer throughout the day.