Category: Voices

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

Comfort zones

Rev. Margie Crawford, superintendent of the East Winds District, encourages us to listen as Jesus calls us to step out of our comfort zones and follow him to live out… Continue Reading Comfort zones

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.

Our churches as embassies of heaven

Rev. Larry Wik explains why his church is a polling place for elections and what benefits he finds in serving as a poll worker.

To vote is to affirm our sacred worth

In this op-ed, Rev. John Boley encourages us to vote, as this right directly results from our Christian faith, which affirms the sacred worth of every human being.

‘We are to wear love’

Leading up to the election, Bishop David Bard encourages us to vote, showing up with a demeanor that enhances democracy and reflects who we are as God’s beloved in Jesus… Continue Reading ‘We are to wear love’

New ways, fresh streams

By examining Isaiah 43, Rev. John Kasper, superintendent of the Central Bay District, explains how we can prepare for God’s new thing.

‘What did you learn today?’

Bishop David Bard encourages us to stay curious, for doing so can help alleviate some of the problems and divisions in our world today.

Grace and power to respond

Looking back on the past month, Bishop David Bard highlights a few challenging news items and the shared work in Jesus Christ that is now before us.

Seeking peace in Gaza from Michigan

In this op-ed, retired pastor Glenn Wagner shares lessons learned from his visits to the Middle East, observations on the current conflict, and thoughts on possible solutions.