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What to do about all those Chreasters
When Christmas/Easter guests (Chreasters) darken the doors of churches, it can be easy to look down on them. But how should we treat them?
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Why Do We Celebrate Lent?
Why do we celebrate Lent? What is Ash Wednesday about? Learn more about the season leading up to Easter here!
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What the Magi are Teaching Me about the New Year
For whatever reason, during the Christmas season, I read the stories of Jesus’s birth as recorded in Scripture much more closely and intentionally this year. It’s amazing to me how, after 30 years of hearing the exact same stories, new things can stand out to me. Several characters stood out to me this year, in…
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Why Do We Celebrate Advent?
Ever wonder what “Advent” is and why we celebrate it? Here’s a quick read on the season leading up to Christmas!
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A Father’s Day Prayer
Father’s Day comes with many thoughts and emotions. I hope this prayer helps lead you to your perfect Heavenly Father.
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A Mother’s Day Prayer
Mother’s Day evokes diverse emotions for women. This prayer reflects both joys and sorrows, while acknowledging God’s presence through each mothering experience.
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Why Do Methodists Ordain Ministers?
Why do Christians ordain leaders of the church? And what does it mean when Global Methodists ordain ministers?
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How Liturgy Shaped My Lent
This Lent, I began praying that prayer out loud with the podcast hosts, allowing the words to seek deeply into my mind. But you know what I realized after a few weeks? They started sinking deep into my soul too.
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The “Ridiculous” Gods of Then and Now
I overhood a tourmate whisper to their spouse, “It’s just so ridiculous that they would worship these fake gods…” But was it that ridiculous?
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My Grandchildren’s Denomination
As the Global Methodist Church’s Convening Conference comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what this denomination means for future generations.