God grabbed me. God’s Spirit took me up and set me down in the middle of an open plain strewn with bones. He led me around and among them – […]
Stories
In Faith & Friendship: Happy New Year!
– Rev. Lynn Benson, Director of Legacy Giving, UMF I hope it is not too late to offer this seasonal greeting? Especially since I haven’t seen most of you as of the […]
Conference Convo w/Jaye: As We Continue to Faithfully Love One Another…
Advent, Christmas and New Year’s Blessings! Greetings from the Conference office in Garner. I’m not planning to be here again in 2022, but looking back through my calendar, I’m remembering […]
How Sweet the Sound: The Life-Light
He was in the world, the world was there through him, and yet the world didn’t even notice. He came to his own people, but they didn’t want him. But […]
Grace for the Journey: The Grace of Imperfection
Why are we so enamored of this idea of perfection? We can blame the English translation of Matthew 5:48 for at least part of our obsession of perfection. Someone seemed […]
SOUNDS from the District Lay Servant Ministry Director: Christ in Christmas
As I was reading devotions, the chimes from a neighboring church rang out “I heard the bells on Christmas Day, Their old familiar carols play, and wild and sweet […]
A Message from Your Lay Leader – Growing Together
– Kim R. Smith, Sound District Lay Leader Distractions are everywhere during this time of year. Our calendars are full, and we seem to be running from one place […]
In Faith & Friendship: Have Yourself a Frugal Little Christmas
– Rev. Lynn Benson, Director of Legacy Giving, UMF (to the tune of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas) Have yourself a frugal little Christmas,Put your credit cards away.Next year you’ll be […]
How Sweet the Sound: Some Things Are Better Done in Person
The Word became flesh and blood,and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes,the one–of–a–kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from […]