Tag: Prayer
Standing in the need of prayer
Rev. Margie Crawford reflects on the nation’s response following the recent injury of football player Damar Hamlin, and the difference prayer makes in all of our lives.
Churches respond to Oxford, one year later
On the anniversaries of the Oxford and Sandy Hook school shootings, Michigan United Methodist congregations created spaces for prayer and fellowship as a means of caring for their communities.
The peace that passes
Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Rev. Greg Lawton invites us into the… Continue Reading The peace that passes
Finding sacred spaces of hope
Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Lisa Batten encourages us to create sacred… Continue Reading Finding sacred spaces of hope
5 practices to reconnect with God
When you experience dry spiritual spells, try these five practices to reconnect to the Spirit of God.
New ways to pray during Lent
Joe Iovino asserts that there is no one-size-fits-all technique for prayer. “Each of us needs to find our unique style.” Pray in a variety of ways during Lent.
NCJ Mission Council calls for prayer
The NCJ Mission Council calls the million United Methodists in the region to pray for God’s guidance as the North Central delegates come together online November 10-11, 2021.
Praise to God comes first
“Faith is something that precedes an answer to a battle or a crisis,” says the Rev. Cornelius Davis, Jr. He calls us to praise our God, who is good even… Continue Reading Praise to God comes first
Prayer power connects people
Rev. Jacqui King lives by the scripture about loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and your neighbor as yourself. King says, “For me, prayer is that love… Continue Reading Prayer power connects people
Clergy talk about self care
Annual conferences support clergy as they adapt to the health crisis by offering programs that help avert burnout. This care takes many forms.