Category: Wesleyan Accent Blog
Edgar Bazan ~ Shalom and the Character of the Kingdom of God
January 10, 2018
Our concept of peace is basically the absence of trouble, whereas Shalom means everything which contributes to the wellness of people’s lives.
Suzanne Nicholson ~ Let’s Not Pretend Our Vision is 20/20
January 8, 2018
The problem with assuming we know the details is that often reality differs significantly. Then it becomes easy to question our calling.
Tara Beth Leach ~ Holiness Matters
January 6, 2018
Are we as Christians more concerned with living normal, well-adjusted lives than we are concerned with living in step with our king?
Elizabeth Glass Turner ~ Resolutions: The Problem of Shibboleth in 2018
January 4, 2018
This is what happens when we employ shibboleths. We don’t engage in critical thinking, we don’t assume the value of the other person, and we don’t speak with kindness to or about those outside the boundaries of our groups.
Edgar Bazan ~ Transformative Mission and the Purpose of the Kingdom of God
January 3, 2018
The proclamation of God’s kingdom is in the embodiment of the teachings of Jesus in everyday life.
Michelle Manuel ~ For Unto Us: Acquainted with Hope
December 30, 2017
When the eyes of our hearts are enlightened, we are able to see that God is at work.
Elizabeth Glass Turner ~ In the Christmas Stillness
December 28, 2017
Christmas stillness is deep, underlying peace that bookends our days, whether they are good or bad, joyful or tragic.
Michelle Bauer ~ When Christ Interrupts
December 27, 2017
As you celebrated Jesus’ birth by exchanging gifts, did you remember that God’s presence with us is the greatest gift we will ever receive?
Jeff Rudy ~ The Greater Light
December 21, 2017
Jesus Christ, John says, is the true light who was coming to enlighten everyone in the world in the more direct and expansive way, like the sun.
Aaron Perry ~ He’s on His Way
December 13, 2017
The things that are meant to point us to God—family, community, food, presents, love, feasting—can take the focus, instead of pointing us to God, they can take the place of God.