Tag: Joy

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

Advent words into Advent action

Christ UMC in Crystal Falls is transforming an Advent worship tradition into life-changing ministry in the world beyond their local church.

Stars to light the way

Even when the nights are dark and long, says Annette Erbes, stars shine brightly to light the way, bringing us joy and leading us to God.

Brokenness transformed into joy

Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Rev. Paul Reissmann encourages us to find… Continue Reading Brokenness transformed into joy

Listen to autumn’s reverie

Bishop David Bard, in this month’s Joyful Journey, invites us to slow down during the changing seasons, pay attention, and take time to appreciate life’s good gifts.

Take a moment or two for joy

Bishop David Bard, in this month’s Joyful Journey, encourages us to carve out time for joy-filled moments, so that we may have the capacity to care for the world’s pain… Continue Reading Take a moment or two for joy

Wisdom for living in these times

“We don’t choose the times; the times choose us,” says the Rev. Jack Harnish. However, we can at all times “strive to live and work for the kingdom of God.”

Fear, faith, and Easter

Coronavirus has impacted us all. Bishop David Bard explores the nature of fear and the human response to it. He concludes, “So, maybe Easter is about both fear and joy.”

Wonders of His love

The wonders of God’s love are spoken of in the Bible and are experienced by God’s people every day. The Rev. Benton Heisler shares Advent greetings with The Michigan Conference.

A verse from Northern Waters

Rev. Anita Hahn, Superintendent of Northern Waters District, reflects on her life verse and the value of joy, patience and prayer. She encourages others to have a life verse, too.