A journey toward ordination

Tania Dozeman shares some “random thoughts about the experience of a second career person’s journey toward ordination at the end of a pandemic as the UMC faces a split.”

In the midst of life

In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Bard says, “In the midst of life, we are in death.” Then he proclaims with joy, ” Death is real, so, too, resurrection.”

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.

All Hallows Eve and the UMC

Halloween has become a very popular holiday on the cultural calendar. However, beginning in the Middle Ages, All Hallows Eve was a religious observance.

Spring and the Resurrection

The promise of Easter is that life is stronger than death. That is a welcome spring message in the midst of a global pandemic.

Living Easter every day

“Easter is more than a one-day celebration,” says Bishop Kenneth L. Carder. He faces daily life with a resurrection spirit.

A journey in ashes

“I invite you, on the heels of General Conference, to observe a holy Lent,” says Michigan Bishop David Bard. His counsel, “slow down and dig deep” in this uncertain time.

Being mortal … and more

In the mark of ashes, we take stock of our lives in the light of God’s holiness.

A doubter’s view of Easter

Admitting he has often, “kicked the tires” on religion,” Brent McArdle speaks of moving from doubt to belief.