“It’s not our work for the Lord, but our walk with the Lord that’s most important.” —- Robert J. Morgan But But wait But wait —- aren’t we supposed to do all the good we can far as long as…

With gratitude to James Bell —- Many churches today unintentionally train people to approach Christianity like consumers. Find the church with the best music.Best kids ministry.Best coffee.Best preacher.Best atmosphere.Best experience. And once the experience no longer satisfies them, they move…

With gratitude to United Methodist Bishop Ken Carter —- God of life and peace, Today we remember the faithfully departed veterans who loved the cause of freedom and sacrificed their lives for this purpose; through Jesus Christ our risen Savior, may they…

“Our children won’t know all the storms we weathered, only that the roof never leaked.” May it be so. And now that you and I look back a bit and understand a little more… …and, yeah, does 2nd Timothy 1:5…

With gratitude to Rev. Corey Ashely and the Wellspring United Methodist Church of Oswego, IL — On this Memorial Day, let us remember those who lost their lives to war along with the many who are no longer with us…

“A problem with too many churches is this: people spend more time comparing gifts than cultivating them.” —- Rev. Dr. Jerome Weaver, Mt. Healthy (Cincinnati, Ohio) United Methodist Church, Pentecost Sunday 2026

EXCERPT: “I was literally saying, Joe, you’re in Colorado, you’re off work, you’re in the middle of a forest, stop thinking about work,” the Washington-based tech worker recalls. By hour 36, in the quiet of his sleeping bag under the moon,…

COPIED —- I got to experience the hand of God yesterday. When I received the news about my father, I was driving to see him. I hung up, screamed, and grabbed the steering wheel tightly. The next thing I remember…

With gratitude to Steve Manskar — 24 May 1738, John Wesley received an experience that changed his life and ultimately lead to the development of the Methodist movement in Britain, Ireland, and America. His “Aldersgate” experience is often called his…

Andrea Stolpe gives this advice to aspiring songwriters: “Take yourself too seriously and you’ll miss the joy.” Stir in some of this — Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might…