Wisdom

  • A part of it all

    2 John For some, being Methodist means being good at meetings. That’s silly. I’m a United Methodist Christian because of our emphasis on God’s grace. Everything we talk about and commit to doing always comes back to the graciousness of God. I’m a United Methodist Christian also because of our sense of “practical divinity.”…

  • Miles to go

    Ephesians 2:11-22 People have estimated Jesus walked over 3,100 miles in his ministry. That’s impressive. Whether your conclusion is he ministered for one, two and a half or three years, he went out. Now, he didn’t go out into all the world. His ministry was to a particular region. Come to think of it,…

  • Less a chore

    “In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me”?  Read Psalm 56:4

  • I’m stuffed

    Exodus 16:1-8 Our family prays before meals. We thank God for the food and those who prepared it, whether that was one of us or the staff at a restaurant. We’re grateful to God for the time we have to sit as a family to enjoy the meal.  Someone once taught me we don’t…

  • Don’t keep up

    Don’t try to keep up with a world that really wants to keep you down. Read Romans 12:21

  • Tired of people

    There are already enough people who are tired of other people. Be a joyful presence today. Read Proverbs 10:28