Tag: Kindness
Awaiting resurrection
Looking toward Easter, Bishop David Bard says evil causes us to yearn for a new world where hunger is a memory and war is ancient history.
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.
A community of kindness
Bishop David Alan Bard expresses gratitude for the Christlike kindness he and his family have received following his mother’s death.
Tips for preparing for AC
Laura Witkowski gives honest advice to lay members attending the 2023 Michigan Annual Conference.
Finding kindness at the thrift shop
Union City United Methodist Church’s thrift shop blesses this small Michigan community through acts of kindness and care and provides a way for volunteers to live out their faith in… Continue Reading Finding kindness at the thrift shop
It’s the little things that count
It was just a little fist bump, but that exchange between a boy and a basketball star suggests that a moment of kindness can bring great joy.
What’s love got to do with it?
Love asks us to be kind, uncomfortable and grateful says Bishop David Bard in this month’s reflection on The Joyful Journey.
Youth ministry beyond Zoom fatigue
“Zoom creates a sense of dread for many and can make even the best-planned activities fall flat.” Christy Miller-White offers alternatives.
Follow the way of love
Lent is a time to focus on spiritual disciplines. Bishop David Bard calls Michigan United Methodists to intentional focus on the discipline of love through patience, kindness, thoughtfulness, and humility.
Redeeming the season
Uncertain times present an opportunity for “redeeming the season,” says Bishop David Bard. He adds, “Redeeming the season remembers that we are involved in a long work.”