Category: Other Perspectives
‘On any given Sunday, your life could change’
As an auto accident survivor, Rev. Faith Green Timmons shares her deeply personal story to persuade every Michigan United Methodist to support this year’s Advocacy Day on March 12.
To be black and United Methodist
For Black History Month, Rev. Kevin Smalls writes a heartfelt, honest love letter to The United Methodist Church, which has shaped his life and faith.
Leadership in today’s cultural landscape
Rev. Dr. David Bell addresses how we can navigate the complexities of contemporary leadership and drive meaningful impact in our organizations and communities.
We stand with our immigrant neighbors
Immigration Law & Justice Michigan is committed to providing free and low-cost legal services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. As the new presidential administration begins, here are ways you… Continue Reading We stand with our immigrant neighbors
King’s dream feels heavy
Rev. Kevin Smalls reflects on why the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. feels heavy this year and why we cannot lose heart as we continue to fight hard to… Continue Reading King’s dream feels heavy
Living in alignment with our values
In this season of gratitude, Rev. Dr. David Bell encourages us to practice stewardship by being mindful of the impact our choices have on future generations.
‘Death does not have the final word’
In this op-ed, Audra Hudson Stone and Jacob Stone ask us to listen to the cries we hear following natural disasters like the recent hurricanes and do our part to… Continue Reading ‘Death does not have the final word’
Get ready to vote on November 5
Rev. Glenn M. Wagner shares from his faith and experience about the importance of voting and ways to prepare for these decisions.
The joy of voting for the first time
Reflecting on the end of apartheid in South Africa, Rev. Melanie Carey expresses gratitude for the right to vote and how voting is part of her faith witness as a… Continue Reading The joy of voting for the first time
Eat the fruit that makes for peace
Rev. Sondra Willobee discusses how the image of the tree of life in the book of Revelation gives insight into helping us navigate difficult situations in a heated election season.