Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 I memorized this scripture and others at the suggestion of my middle school youth […]
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Last week, Sarah McWhirt-Toler shared how our lives can fill up with to-do lists that seem to crowd out life. She asked, “What possessions do we need to shed so that we might be present with God?” Jesus had quite a to-do list: heal the sick, proclaim the Good News, feed the hungry, save the […]
God, our refuge and our strength, we feel the fierce urgency of the now. We long to save the soul of our nation.* We can not be satisfied with injustice- anywhere. We lift up those who endure excessive trials and tribulation. May your creative power redeem their suffering. In our struggles, keep us free from […]
Our Father Loving and Sovereign Lord, we cry out to You for justice, healing and peace. Who art in Heaven We long for Heaven where faith, hope and love reign eternal. Holy is Your Name Your path is Holy, never hateful, vengeful, unjust or prejudiced. Your Kingdom come Your Kingdom comes as […]
Every four years, during the already divisive American election season, 850 United Methodist delegates from all over Europe, Asia, the Philippines, Africa and the United States gather to conference together, worship together, and create or amend church law. The delegates are split evenly between lay and clergy. Beginning with a few pages at the Christmas […]
What is the nature of prayer? Is prayer always asking God to do something? Or, is prayer a way to align my living with God’s direction? Jesus tells us to ask, seek and knock. Matthew 7:7 promises we will receive, find and see doors open. Is prayer a tool to get God to […]
O Thou Eternal God, O Thou Eternal God, out of whose absolute power and infinite intelligence the whole universe has come into being. We humbly confess that we have not loved thee with our hearts, souls and minds And we have not loved our neighbors as Christ loved us. We have all too often […]
Have you ever listened to the orchestra tuning up or the sound check for a band? It may not be the most lovely sound, but tuning up is necessary for the production of great performance. If John Cook pulls out his guitar to play for us, he must take a little time to tune it. […]
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