Tag: Jesus
The day I met Jesus face-to-face
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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.
Seeing the wounds in the wounded
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Carl Gladstone, Director of Motor City Wesley, concludes our series of devotions from campus ministry leaders by lifting up the hymn-making ministry of his students and the space they make… Continue Reading Seeing the wounds in the wounded
Jesus was a public educator
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Throughout Lent, campus ministry leaders will provide devotions based on the Gospel lectionary scriptures. Jeff Williams, Chair of the Division of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, looks to the example… Continue Reading Jesus was a public educator
A lesson on friendship
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Throughout Lent, campus ministry leaders will provide devotions based on the Gospel lectionary scriptures. Kim Bos from Ferris State looks at the raising of Lazarus as a story modeling true… Continue Reading A lesson on friendship
Finding a way out of the desert
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When experiencing a desert season, how do you move forward and find God’s presence and guidance? John Seppanen, Heritage District Lay Leader, shares some thoughts that have helped him out… Continue Reading Finding a way out of the desert