Tag: Jesus
‘Any time now would be just fine, Jesus’
Rev. John Kasper, superintendent of the Central Bay and East Winds Districts, asks us to consider Jesus’ second advent and whether we’re ready.
Just like Joseph
Elizabeth Reed guides us through Joseph’s story, highlighting his ups and downs and showing us how we can follow his footsteps and confidently face the future God has planned for… Continue Reading Just like Joseph
An irreplaceable tree
Continuing our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Rev. Sari Brown faces the hard questions surrounding Jesus’ death by looking more to the living Word in creation.
We can’t keep Jesus in the manger
Reflecting on the phenomenon of Baby Jesus thefts from outdoor nativity scenes, Jennifer Browne challenges us to embrace the liberating joy found in the gift of Jesus, who is always… Continue Reading We can’t keep Jesus in the manger
The day I met Jesus face-to-face
Retired pastor Gordon Schleicher recalls the transformative relationship he developed with Jesse, a man who lived in a group home near one of his churches.
Christmas is crazy
The Christmas story, says retired pastor Sondra Willobee, is irrational, for it’s the story of a divine love that pushes the boundaries of what we thought possible.
Kindness matters this Christmas
In this season of love, Bishop David Bard invites us to let the Holy Spirit enlarge our hearts so they stay a little bigger and kinder.
Pursue what makes for peace
On the news of war in Israel and Palestine, Bishop David Alan Bard asks us to pray deeply for peace and remain committed to Jesus’ call to be peacemakers.
Wesleyan theology demands that we be antiracist
Respecting the value of every single human being was a common theme among many Methodist abolitionists, says Rev. Christopher Momany, and it holds true in antiracism work today.
‘You rode with Jesus’
Retired pastor John E. Harnish reflects on what it means to ride with Jesus again through the painful yet glorious moments of Holy Week and Easter.