Learning to stay in the moment

Sondra Willobee takes to the rivers to find moments of God-time—kairos—where God breaks into our humdrum experience and finds us waiting.

Finding rebirth in all of creation

On Good Friday, Rev. Jodie Flessner saw a glimpse of what it means to fully trust all of creation to God’s redemptive power.

Your happy place and sacred space

Retired pastor Jack Harnish has felt what research has proven, that spending time outdoors is good for the body and soul.

5 practices to reconnect with God

When you experience dry spiritual spells, try these five practices to reconnect to the Spirit of God.

Three great gifts of Christian camping

The Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director of Michigan Area United Methodist Camping, talks about the powerful spiritual gifts of camping.

‘The earth is the Lord’s’

When it comes to creation, the Rev. John Hice calls for mindfulness, saying, “Can’t we often ask ourselves, ‘How does this thing I’m doing help or hurt God’s earth?’”

UMW urge action on climate issues

National United Methodist Women issued a statement urging Biden’s administration and Congress to take action addressing the climate emergency.

Camp and the call of Memory Lane

Where does a lifelong commitment to God begin? The Rev. Gary Keene traces his ministry journey from a camp in Michigan to California, through Montana, Nashville, Colorado, and now retirement.

Building sandcastles, sharing faith

Dylan Mulligan loves to build sandcastles. For this Georgia Sandman, his handiwork is “more than an activity I enjoyed. It became about taking that talent to glorify God.”

Abuzz about bees and faith

“I never feel more connected to the earth and to God than when I’m surrounded by a million venomous insects,” says  Jay Williams about his relationship with bees.