Chased by Grace: Finding God Where You Are This Christmas
🎄 Feeling overwhelmed or distant this Christmas? Discover how God’s unshakable presence meets us wherever we are—whether in joy, struggle, or quiet reflection. 🌟 Click to read how the light of Christ can transform your season and renew your heart. 💛 #ChristmasHope #Emmanuel #GodWithUs
Bound by Grace: All Saints, Thanksgiving, and the Tapestry of Faith
All Saints Day and Thanksgiving invite us into a season rich with gratitude and remembrance, where we’re called to honor those who have gone before us, cherish our connections today, and look toward a hopeful future in Christ. Discover how these holy days remind us that faith, love, and legacy are intertwined, urging us to carry forward the work of justice and compassion in our own lives—embodying a vision of God’s Kingdom here and now.
Hope After The Storm
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we are reminded that even in the midst of trials, God’s presence is our refuge and strength. As we rebuild, we cling to faith, trusting in God’s unwavering love and the promise that we are never alone.
Radical Hospitality
Experience the vibrant tapestry of Pentecost and its call to radical hospitality in a world marked by division. Explore how the United Methodist Church navigates a transformative journey from exclusion to inclusion, inviting all to embrace the 'Other' as neighbors, guided by the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.
Are You Creative?
This blog encourages the local church to rediscover its creative spark, highlighting that creativity is a skill that can be cultivated. It suggests that fear of judgment and failure often stifles creativity in the church and proposes embracing a healthier view of failure. The text also advocates for collaboration with external organizations, taking risks, and being open to new ideas. It ultimately calls for a shift towards a more active, creative, and adventurous approach in church ministry, inviting the church to step out of its comfort zone and embrace the creative potential that lies within.
$^*%!(cuss word) Evangelism
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Do You Wander?
I have wandered and traveled quite a bit, searching to find God and introduce people to God for the first time. Through this, I have learned a bit about what can be found (and lost) on a sacred journey and that pilgrimage involves doing something with whatever faith you have. And faith, like a muscle, likes being worked.