Tag: Creation
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.
Water, woods, and hospitality!
What does hospitality look like in the great outdoors? It looks like water balloons, kayaks, cozy cabins, and a warm welcome from LLCC Director Neil Haney.
UMC’s future a hot topic
As legislative proposals continue on hold, the future of The United Methodist Church has lately been the subject of statements and opinion pieces from across the globe.
Finding hope in the darkness
“When the time is the darkest, that is when the light of hope is the strongest,” says the Rev. John Boley. Advent 2020 is time to reflect on the difference… Continue Reading Finding hope in the darkness