Meet George Ayoub

When Diego came running up to me during his first time at camp and gave me a big high five, and then said: “Thanks, Pastor George, for making sure I… Continue Reading Meet George Ayoub

The Traveling Symphony

REV. JACK HARNISH Retired Preacher, still traveling As we traveled in Spain, particularly on the long flights to and from here and there, I read a couple of paperback books.… Continue Reading The Traveling Symphony

Home Words Bound

BENTON HEISLER Director of Connectional Ministries, WMC        My wife and I enjoy watching the various “fixer upper” shows on the DIY or HGTV channels.  At some point in the… Continue Reading Home Words Bound

Through God’s eyes

For many years this organization has gone by the familiar name, “Christian Educators Fellowship.” Leaders across Michigan have had their awareness raised and soul inspired at CEF Conferences.

Time for some new wings

REV. DR. JEROME DEVINE DAC Director of Connectional Ministries It was late evening on a recent August summer night. It was that wondrous and mystical time between sunset and darkness. Everyone else had… Continue Reading Time for some new wings

Of beaches and boats

Glenys Nellist is a writer with a passion for God, her family, and children’s ministry. She serves as the Children’s Coordinator for the West Michigan Conference and her husband, David,… Continue Reading Of beaches and boats

Why I go to church even when I don’t feel like it

Trudy Smith was born in Texas. She worked in a slum in India for awhile. And now she lives with her husband in British Columbia. She tells how she followed Jesus… Continue Reading Why I go to church even when I don’t feel like it

Faith “Inside Out”

JILL M. JOHNSON Cokesbury “What’s going on inside their head?” In the opening scene of the movie “Inside Out,” the above question is asked. And who hasn’t wondered what is… Continue Reading Faith “Inside Out”

God is our partner

What do you say to a Sunday School class of 700 people? A message of “irrepressible joy” according to one woman in the crowd gathered in Plains, Georgia last Sunday.… Continue Reading God is our partner

Back to school in Jamaica

REV. KAY PRATT Papa’s Ministries Funny, no matter how much you study the cultures of the place you live and try to work within them, there is always a stone… Continue Reading Back to school in Jamaica