Category: Wesleyan Accent Blog
Rewriting a Story Gone Wrong by Michelle Bauer
October 10, 2019
“Ruth’s life is not living up to her expectations. She is a childless widow, living in a foreign land, dependent on the favor of strangers. Enter the Redeemer – the one who can rewrite the ending of a story gone wrong, buying back tragedy and making way for restoration.”
Decision-Making for Productive Change by Priscilla Hammond
September 25, 2019
When change “just happens,” it never happens to move the organization’s goals forward.
Engaging with Today Like Jesus by Otis T. McMillan
September 23, 2019
“Today, patience is one of the greatest gifts we can give others.”
Desire And Duty In Everyday Life: The Narrative Of Ethics by Aaron Perry
August 21, 2019
C.S. Lewis argued that before writing a story, two elements must be considered: desire and duty. The story begins with…
When Pastors Face Dysfunction: Leading Change for Congregational Health by Priscilla Hammond
August 19, 2019
How do we know when an organization isn’t healthy?
What God Sees in Your Heart by Michelle Bauer
August 8, 2019
Ask the Spirit to show you what God sees when he looks at you. God instructed Samuel to look past appearances and directly into David’s heart. What did Samuel see when he did this? How would you describe your heart to someone who was interested in knowing you at that level?
Jesus Can Redefine Your Life Today by Otis T. McMillan
August 2, 2019
“Jesus is not limited by the length of time you have been in your condition nor by the severity of the situation you face. Once he puts his hand on you, you will be set free.”
Checking Your Blind Spots: Preaching in the Gaps by Suzanne Nicholson
July 24, 2019
Preachers tend to have favorite passages and topics for preaching and teaching. If you don’t preach from the Revised Common Lectionary each week, it can be easy to fall into predictable patterns that limit your congregation’s exposure to the full range of God’s Word. We all have blind spots, and it’s worth asking where we might be missing the opportunity to address a pressing need.
Praying Power by Karen Bates
July 20, 2019
“I do not always understand the mystery of prayer, but I know its power.”