Gratitude by Tammie Grimm

November 14, 2016

Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ, his…

Prayer Prompt: New Zealand and Haiti

Today we ask our World Methodist Evangelism partners to come alongside us in prayer for New Zealand and Haiti. While much of recent news has focused on American politics, we want to remember those affected by natural disasters in the past couple of months.

What We Know by Kim Reisman

November 9, 2016

There is not political unity within the various Wesleyan Methodist denominations across the United States. On election day, many nonpartisan prayer vigils and communion services were held in churches across the country. Some Methodist Wesleyan leaders led prayer from the Francis Asbury statue in Washington, D.C. As Americans move forward, it remains to be seen how the coming months and years will unfold; likewise, the full consequences of this election are as yet unknown.

Read This Because It Is Wednesday by Carolyn Moore

On this Wednesday, may we be reminded that we who follow Jesus are part of something bigger than ourselves —…

From 1968 to Today: The Power of Investing in Young Leaders by Kim Reisman

November 7, 2016

As WME works to encourage and empower young leaders in the Wesleyan family, I often wonder what would have happened without the generosity of that anonymous gift giver. What would the kingdom have lost had those two young people not encountered Jesus in Kenya and Hong Kong?

Fiction in the Pulpit: Preachers’ Favorite Books

Note from the Editor: Following our series of posts exploring theology and literature – from Steinbeck and the prophet Jeremiah…

When the Wine Runs Out by Michelle Bauer

November 5, 2016

The “wine” that we bring to any situation will eventually run out. It’s not a matter of “if” but “when.” We will get tired. We will get frustrated. We will start to doubt our ability to pull something off. We will want to quit. Some of us have amazing amounts of discipline and will power and can push ourselves for a long time. Others of us have a track record of petering out at the first sign of difficulty. But eventually, we all run out of whatever we brought to the party.

Sermon Prompts For The Sunday After The Cubs Win The World Series by Elizabeth Glass Turner

November 3, 2016

Unless you live in Cleveland, tear up your notes and call the worship pastor: this Sunday, your sermon will practically…

Pretty Feet by Andy Stoddard

November 2, 2016

In a world that is fascinated with beauty and fame and power, what is really beautiful?  What is a true…