It seems that the world has gone crazy with a series of hate-related mass murders recently. In New Zealand, Muslims were killed while worshiping. Then there were bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday…
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Sri Lanka Easter tragedy
Even as we celebrate the resurrection, we ask: how long, O Lord, how long must violence and terrorism continue to wreak havoc in your global communities.
Our deepest condolences go to the Sri Lankan community…
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Bible verses on Creation care
Relationship with God and with the Earth are both prevalent in the Bible, but we mostly disregard the Earth, said a Creation Care missionary who focused his teaching on both. Read more…
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For Holy Week: The Cross of Christ
In a recent post from Scripture Union’s “Daily Encounter,” the death of Christ on the cross was described this way: “The cross will not be the brutal victory of Jesus’ enemies in a fatal power game…
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Helping your church heal after General Conference
The 2019 General Conference’s divisiveness has spread to churches, igniting difficult emotions and conversations. So, how can we stimulate healing… Read more
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Beyond fasting: 10 tips for a more meaningful Lent
Lent is a time for self-reflection and deepening one’s relationship with God in Jesus Christ. For many this season leading up to Easter will be…
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Women’s History Month: Revivalist Phoebe Palmer
This Methodist feminist and theologian was a popular preacher and speaker at camp revivals, more than a century before women gained clergy rights. View
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Women’s History Month
Frances Willard, a Methodist Pioneer
At the 2019 session of General Conference in St. Louis, Mo., there were quite a few women delegates. That is a far cry from the experience…
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Get Them Talking: Forgiveness
During Lent, we remember how God forgives us for all we do wrong. We are to forgive others in the same way we have been forgiven. A Lenten devotional conversation. Read more…
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General Conference is over, what happens now?
The commission did their work. A conference was held. Speeches were given. Delegates voted. Decisions were made. Now what? In the days following… Learn more…