Tag: God
‘Cut at the knot’ and other lessons
As the word “essential” takes on daily meaning during the health crisis, the Rev. Benton Heisler recalls an early lesson taught in the barn by a knot in the twine.
7 tips for coping with COVID
“Discombobulating” is one word the Rev. Glenn Wagner uses to describe our current times. He then offers tips and tools for coping with the challenges of life in the shadow… Continue Reading 7 tips for coping with COVID
God has kept her strong
She was born at the time of the last great pandemic. Today, Lucille Ellson does not worry because, as a United Methodist, she learned to stay with God and stay… Continue Reading God has kept her strong
Three signs and rules for these times
The Rev. Jerome Devine turns to our Wesleyan heritage to interpret signs of the times and to learn from the global pandemic.
A prayer for teachers and students
No one knew what was in store when students headed back to school in the fall of 2019. Pastor Dan Hart offers a prayer for education in Michigan during the… Continue Reading A prayer for teachers and students
Bishop Bard proclaims, ‘Easter is coming!’
Bishop David Bard celebrates the creativity of Michigan United Methodists ministering in the shadow of the coronavirus crisis. He offers new possibilities for Easter worship during this ongoing stay-at-home season.
What kind of a God do you believe in?
Pastoring through a pandemic is difficult. Now, as in times of John Wesley, “Best of all, God is with us,” says the Rev. Jack Harnish.
Lift them out of loneliness
The Rev. Ray McGee believes no child of God should experience loneliness and despair. He calls the church to care as Jesus cares.
Learning to be a wanderer
Bishop Laurie Haller has always loved to write. Now she shares a book with leadership and life lessons she learned on a trip to Nepal. Learn the value of being… Continue Reading Learning to be a wanderer
On the road toward change
A dead-end road taught the Rev. Glenn Wagner “an important lesson about myself and about human nature in general that I never forgot.”