Tag: Jesus
Feeling the holiday tension
Family gatherings and traditions can sometimes cause tension. This pastor reminds us that Jesus was not without family baggage himself.
Embrace our hope in Jesus
Embrace is an evangelism resource that equips Christ-followers to share their faith with confidence. It combines personal experience and six essential values. Training is Nov. 1-2 in Dexter.
Aiming with Jesus
Aiming is always important in life when shooting an arrow, writing a book, or loving people like Jesus loved people. His target was always incredible love.
Jesus made friends. Be like Jesus.
Christianity is about friendship. Making friends was how the first followers of Jesus grew into what we now call church.
Loving the one that’s missing
A memory of beloved grandparents and the story about a shepherd and one lost sheep offer clues about who God is, how God loves, and what God expects of us.
Communion in the moonlight
Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon, but did you know that another astronaut was the first person to take Holy Communion in space?
Further from home and closer to God
Rev. Benton Heisler explains that no matter how many miles we travel from home, in joy and in discouragement, God is there to take us in and show us love.
Bishop Bard blesses Michigan campers
Four sites will not open in 2019. Bishop David Bard pens a letter of encouragement and hope to those considering a summer-time experience at a United Methodist Campground in Michigan.
Remember the essentials
As we move toward Easter and the promise of new life, the Rev. Benton Heisler encourages all to keep focused on the essentials that unite us in God through Jesus… Continue Reading Remember the essentials
Christ’s love shared in the Philippines
A four-person team from Michigan’s Central Bay District traveled to the Philippine islands, February 15-21, to share the Love of Jesus Christ. They were led by District Superintendent David Kim.