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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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
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…
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…
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…