Category: Voices
Expect Jesus to show up this Christmas
With life comes loss, says Bishop David Bard, and no matter how different Christmas may be for us this year, may we expect Jesus to show up in surprising ways.
Finding what encourages generosity
Reflecting on the season, Bishop David Bard says that Thanksgiving reminds us to pay attention, to notice, and to celebrate kindness, goodness, justice, community, beauty, and love when we see… Continue Reading Finding what encourages generosity
Being audacious light in dark times
Rev. Jerry DeVine, reflecting on Native American Heritage Month and his recent Native American Course of Study training, explains how Indigenous wisdom and spirituality can inspire hope, offering light in… Continue Reading Being audacious light in dark times
We must speak the truth in love
In response to recent incidents of violence, Bishop David Bard writes about the call we have as Christians to speak the truth in love and wrestle with the complexities that… Continue Reading We must speak the truth in love
‘Bind us together in love’
On the occasion of her installation service, District Superintendent Rev. Kristi Hintz speaks about the beauty of designing worship and experiencing it together as the body of Christ, and the… Continue Reading ‘Bind us together in love’
Autumn winds
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard asks us to think on the changing seasons and how we may genuinely experience fresh winds of the Holy Spirit with renewed energy.
Pause for summertime reflections
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard highlights several recent news updates and resources, including his thoughts on The United Methodist Church’s new vision statement.
Building space for dreams to come true
Rev. Dean Prentiss, superintendent of the Greater Southwest District, shares a faith story from Vicksburg UMC about a dream that came true for this congregation.
Our need for civic friendship
Disturbed by the problems of violence and the erosion of our democracy, Bishop David Bard urges us to consider how we might cultivate civic friendship, a virtue and practice that… Continue Reading Our need for civic friendship
Pressing on to continue Christ’s work
As her time as superintendent of the East Winds District draws to a close, Rev. Dr. Margie Crawford asks us to explore, in new ways, what it means to be… Continue Reading Pressing on to continue Christ’s work