I have had many profound learning experiences in my life. Many of those experiences happened in the classroom or in the sanctuary.
Tag: Connect with people
New Every Morning by: Sarah Garza
“New” can bring on a sense of joy. “New” can bring on a sense of anxiety. Whatever emotion is elicited, the thing about “new” is that it fades.
The Grace of Santa by: Rev. Holly Dittrich
Whether we realize it or not, too many of us have an underlying “Santa” understanding of God.
Gratitude by: Rev. Matt Ybanez
No matter how intentional or serious I want to be, there’s a part of me that is afraid I’ll sound like Joe Walsh singing “Life’s Been Good” because for all that I have, I know there are so many more who have not.
Habit by: Rev. Donna McKee
Who among us hasn’t asked the question, “How did I get here?” THIS is how it happens – in increments so small we barely notice.
View-Master by: Rev. Clint Jones
…as decision time nears, I would ask us to think about what reel we will insert in the View-Master slot of our minds as we make our decisions about who will become our elected leaders.
Coincidental Contacts? by: Rev. Philip Rhodes
What if these chance encounters or coincidental contacts are not chance or coincidental?
Stormy Weather, Stormy Winds by: Sarah Garza
But the glow from the balloons was not the only show we got to see that night – just as the balloons filled with hot air and warm light, the sky behind us lit up with streaks of bright lightning as dark clouds gathered.
Abby’s Understanding by: Cathy Cartmill
At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, because your have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.” -Luke 10:21
Glimpsing the Future by: Rev. Matt Ybañez
There was a time in our church when moving from one location to another seemed almost as crazy as an iPhone with no headphone jack.
The Voice by: Rev. Donna McKee
It’s comforting for me to know that my mother’s voice is stored in my brain down deep somewhere. I know it has to be, because it comes out of my mouth so often!
Crossing Paths while Serving God by: Rev. Clint Jones
But, in time, Mobile Food Pantry has truly become a joy in my ministry here at First United Methodist Church of Hurst.
