Category: Wesleyan Accent
Jean Watson: The Power of Thanksgiving
November 22, 2016
The land where I did not want to be was becoming the land of my blessing.
Omar Rikabi ~ Prophets in a Season of Pundits and Politicians
November 19, 2016
God, we confess that we have left to the government the work of the church.
Debbie Wallace-Padgett ~ How We Lead
November 17, 2016
We move as quickly as we can, and as slowly as we need to, for as long as it takes.
This “pacing” principle requires three qualities: a sense of urgency, the discipline to slow down when necessary, and the patience to keep on keeping on. Such pacing is an art that allows us to move forward together.
Kevin Murriel ~ If Loving You Is Wrong: If I Love You, I Won’t Be Afraid
November 16, 2016
“I’m not as concerned about who is occupying the White House as I am about the condition of our country.”
Tammie Grimm ~ Gratitude
November 14, 2016
Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ, his…
Carolyn Moore ~ Read This Because It Is Wednesday
November 9, 2016
On this Wednesday, may we be reminded that we who follow Jesus are part of something bigger than ourselves — something grandly sufficient that has come among us, that offers even to dwell within us.
The Kingdom of Heaven is big.
Michelle Bauer ~ When the Wine Runs Out
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.
Elizabeth Glass Turner ~ Sermon Prompts for the Sunday After the Cubs Win the World Series
November 3, 2016
The Cubs losing became something familiar, comfortable, but as food for the hope for tomorrow – “someday.” Someday, all the way. Next year. For the Chicago Cubs, it was always regular season, never World Series. It was Friday, but maybe, someday, Sunday would come. The fans kept coming, rain or shine, for the hope of tomorrow, because today stunk. Someday, though. Someday.
Andy Stoddard ~ Pretty Feet
November 2, 2016
The reason why those feet are beautiful is because God is saying, yes, things are bleak now. But peace and joy are coming. Don’t give into that fear. Live in that joyful hope.