We can’t keep Jesus in the manger

Reflecting on the phenomenon of Baby Jesus thefts from outdoor nativity scenes, Jennifer Browne challenges us to embrace the liberating joy found in the gift of Jesus, who is always… Continue Reading We can’t keep Jesus in the manger

Living nativity celebrates 30 years

Owosso: First UMC’s Journey to Bethlehem had special significance this year as it reemerged following a hiatus to tell the good news of our Savior’s birth.

You matter to God

The God of Christmas, says Bishop David Bard, loves widely and wildly without regard to status and draws near to the simple and ordinary.

The Light of Christmas shines in Grandville

A one-of-a-kind Christmas light display at Grandville UMC creatively presents the story of Jesus’ birth as good news to the community.

From stable to garden with Jesus

It is important to fully embrace and live out of what happened in a manger in Bethlehem and a garden tomb in Jerusalem.

God invites all children to play

He said “activity” instead of “nativity.” Maybe a six-year-old theologian named Drew had not made a mistake but instead voiced a great truth about God.

Bethlehem from different angles

Did you attend a Christmas pageant this season? How close do you think those bathrobe-clad actors came to capturing the royal birth in Bethlehem? Rev. Glenn Wagner takes us back… Continue Reading Bethlehem from different angles