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Fishing through the Disappointment of Empty Nets by Edgar Bazan

May 15, 2020

You and I have fished in those same waters, haven’t we? When we put everything into a marriage to make it wonderful, but in the end, our net came back empty. When we invested blood, sweat, and time into a job, but the company downsized and our net came back empty. Our moment of “fishing” happens when we are trying our best to make a living, raise a family, and do good. But just like the disciples, our nets come back empty.


How to Communicate Change in Church Policy During Chaotic Times by Priscilla Hammond

May 11, 2020

If you are you struggling to make decisions about policy and how to communicate those decisions to your church during this chaotic time, you are not alone. In this new normal of remote church, much consumes our day-to-day activities. It is difficult to plan and communicate future steps.


Take Five: Quick Wisdom Under Pressure by Michelle Bauer

May 6, 2020

Here are five daily meditations on wisdom, bite-sized and brief enough to fit between Zoom calls. Each contains a timely word of wisdom. Breathe these in during a moment of solitude, with housemates, or as a family.


Looking Ahead – WME Upcoming Events – May 2020

April 30, 2020

WME is involved in a variety of ministries and covets your prayers for these upcoming events: Thursday Evening Prayer ~…


No Pointing

April 13, 2020

By Rev. Dr. Rob Haynes I know a man who works at a large, warehouse style home-improvement store. He shared…


Global Easter Celebration

April 8, 2020

Join with others around the globe, from the Wesleyan Methodist family, for this unique gathering.  


Practicing the Skill of Silence by Michelle Bauer

April 6, 2020

Being silent is a skill we can develop.


Chess without the Queen

April 1, 2020

By Rev. Dr. Kimberly Reisman Recently I discovered that a very effective way to learn the game of chess is…


Clearing Out the Hidden Guilt in your Soul by James Petticrew

March 31, 2020

The neighbours said they rarely saw the lady but when they did, she was always happy and well-presented. She kept the small garden at the front of the house neat and tidy. But it was clear from inside that it had been years since she had thrown anything out.


A Prayer for the Raw & Ragged by Elizabeth Glass Turner

March 28, 2020

We need your Breath of Life, your Spirit-Wind that slowly fills our lungs with quiet life,
that slows our breathing away from
fight
or flight
billowing into our cells
the warm, still calmness of being.