Month: May 2017
Mothers, Sons and the Crucifix by Tom Fuerst
May 15, 2017
From the seven depictions of Christ’s crucifixion story, to the mother of Jesus holding her infant son as she stretched out her arms to the weeping worshipper, the entire chapel was an invitation to see our sufferings – our very humanity – in light of the fact that neither Jesus nor Mary were exempt from suffering, pain, or death.
Embracing Holy Spirit Power by Kim Reisman
May 10, 2017
The Holy Spirit is present, active, and involved with all of creation in a life-giving way.
The Cross-Resurrection Contradiction by Kim Reisman
As Christians, we have a great deal to say about the meaning of suffering.
The Embrace of the Self-Giving Christ by Kim Reisman
May 8, 2017
Christ’s self-giving love overcomes human hatred while at the same time creating space within Christ to receive estranged humanity.
How Can We Point Others To Jesus? by Andy Stoddard
We live in a world where people need to meet Jesus. I guess that’s always been the case. There’s never…
Come, Lord Jesus: How to Pray For Everything by Carolyn Moore
May 4, 2017
A few days ago I visited a mercy ministry in another town as part of our preparation and planning for…
Embracing God Who Creates by Kim Reisman
May 3, 2017
Creation is never an extra in Christian faith; it is foundational. All else moves outward from there.
When Did the United Methodist Church Really Sell Her Soul? by Maxie Dunnam
“The writer who contends we lost our soul when we adopted the mission statement inisists that, “love God, love neighbor” would be a better mission statement from a “Wesleyan” perspective. Would you not think that love for our neighbor compels us to share Christ with them, that doing justice and loving mercy is for the transformation of the world and is at the core of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?”
The Cross-Resurrection Contradiction by Kim Reisman
May 1, 2017
“As Christians, we have a great deal to say about the meaning of suffering.”
Affections and Understanding in Discipleship by Otis T. McMillan
Understanding turns sadness into joy.