Tag: Kindness
Picking the fruit of kindness
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The Rev. Benton Heisler invites pastors and laity to stay focused on our common mission as we approach the Virtual 2020 Michigan Annual Conference.
‘What are you waiting for?’
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Advent begins again on December 1st. With wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes leaving lives broken around the globe, Bishop David Bard invites all to consider a gift to Disaster Recovery.… Continue Reading ‘What are you waiting for?’
A legacy of gratitude and generosity
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In this season of thanksgiving, the Rev. Benton Heisler gives thanks for the legacy he has received from his farming family and his loving God. Grandmother’s poem shaped his life.
A greater justice
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In this edition of Drinking the Cup, the Rev. John Boley takes a look at human kindness as theĀ root of true justice in the world.
Kindness is the new evangelism
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Simple acts of kindness canĀ counter the cultural narrative of meanness and be a powerful way for the church to connect with others.
The Joyful Journey
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As Valentine’s Day approaches, Bishop David Bard reflects on the importance of gentle, wise and generous heart work.