Our scriptures give us a rich foundation of examples of how we are to offer God our thanks and praise. Culturally we set aside a day for this, and our church offers a service each year to remember our blessings. Both activities offer traditions...
Today’s “Dwellings” topic relates to how we are to dwell in the accomplished work of Christ in our daily lives. Put simply: What does the cross of Jesus mean to you? Thomas à Kempis in The Inner Life said this about the...
John Wesley, the founder of our denomination, said about All Saints Sunday, “This is a festival I truly love.” He did caution about holding saints “in too high regard,” for fear of people not looking to Jesus as our prime...
Galatians 6:1-10 and Matthew 25:14-30
1. As children of God, we are commanded to give. Ask God where He wants you to plant seeds. Pray for courage to take generous risks in order to serve God well.
“Dear God, I hold the power...
1. Pray for perspective to discern what “things” have become your imaginary tower of safety and security.
“Dear God, you are the only source of true safety and security...
1. Ask God to help you become poor in spirit and take on the mindset of a servant. Ask Him to guide you in ways you can serve others. Ask God to help you pay attention to the needs around you this week and to help you see those who are...
If you are finding yourself guilty of serving another master besides God, confess to Him this week that you need help with your way of thinking about worldly idols - money, status, power, food, yourself. Ask for His...
Ask God to open your eyes to how generous you really are. Ask Him what areas you need to improve in and to prepare your heart to begin giving Him your best in those areas. Ask God to help you gain trust in Him to step out in...
Knowing how we are to love our enemies can be hard to discern sometimes. John Wesley, the founder of our Methodist movement, gives us some guidance in this area. I invite you to read Section III of his sermon, Upon Our Lord’s Sermon On The...
In our season of “kick-off” events marked by our Ministry Celebration today, we begin an annual journey for our church. It is time to reengage or simply engage in deeper ways, as vacations are over, and school and...
From Sandwiches & Sacred Conversation broadcast on Thursday, Sept 6, 2018.
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In this worship series, we have encountered the work of Rev. Tish Harrison Warren which has challenged us to see God’s presence in our lives, even within our “ordinary” moments. This week we reflect upon the topic of rest...
