Autumn: A Season of Harvest The 2026 calendar marks September 22 as the first day of autumn, or fall, as most people know it. Fall, Thanksgiving, and Halloween decorations line store shelves, announcing the harvest season. The harvest season, agriculturally speaking, is significant in the livelihood of all of God’s creatures, including humans. During this…
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“The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.” WEEK 1 | Disciples Formed by Jesus ChristWEEK 2 | Disciples Empowered by the Holy SpiritWEEK 3 | Love Boldly WEEK 4 | Serve Joyfully WEEK 5 |…
Matthew 14:22-33, NRSVUE 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” 28 Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to…
When I was in elementary school, one of my religion teachers shared this inspiring story that I still treasure and share to this day. Based on the mystery of faith and its power to move mountains found in the Gospel of Luke 17:6, “6 But the Master said, ‘You don’t need more faith. ‘” There is no ‘more’…
1-2 God, listen to me shout, bend an ear to my prayer.When I’m far from anywhere, down to my last gasp,I call out, “Guide me up High Rock Mountain!”3-5 You’ve always given me breathing room,a place to get away from it all,A lifetime pass to your safe-house, an open invitation as your guest.You’ve always taken me seriously, God, made me welcome among…
37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” 38 Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven, and you will receive the gift of…
Newness in Christ“Forget about what’s happened;don’t keep going over old history.Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it?Isaiah 43:19 The Message With a very creative mother, Easter was as busy as every liturgical season in the church calendar. Endless rehearsals for a cappella cantatas, skits, plays,…
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which lasts forty days (Sundays not included) before Easter. During the forty days, we repent, fast, and pray, and are reminded of our mortality and need for repentance. During the imposition of ashes, we hear the words, “You are dust and to dust you shall…
Philippians 4:199 And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. Philippians 4:19 is a portion of a letter that Paul writes to the people of Philippi in gratitude for all their support, physically, materially, and…
One of my favorite paintings to contemplate during Lent and Christmas is “Destiny,” whose artist’s name is unknown. The artist did not want to add their name to the painting because they did not like the attention; instead, they wanted the focus to be on the painting’s significance. You may notice that Jesus is playing…