Tag: Prayer

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.

Time for spiritual decluttering

Every so often you declutter the junk drawer, the basement, or the garage. How about taking time at the start of the new year to declutter your spiritual life?

Bishop calls for prayer

“There will be time for analysis and thoughtful debate later,” said Bishop David Bard. “Right now … what is needed is prayer.”

Pondering with Mary

Mary lived in traumatic times and so do we. The Rev. Paul Perez suggests that her contemplative practices in the days before Jesus’ birth might work well for us, too.