The daily devotional published Monday-Friday by Medford UMC. Click on the devotional title to read that day’s post.
We may think we are worshipping in spirit and truth but there is a reason these verses are in the Bible. There’s a big difference in worshipping in spirit and in truth and worshipping in spirit or worshipping in truth.
I’ve always believed that anything worth doing is worth doing… better. It doesn’t take much effort to become decent at something. But to truly excel—to reach a place where skill becomes second nature—takes time, discipline, and experience.
Have you ever been working on a project, when you realized about halfway through that you skipped a crucial step that will most certainly affect the outcome? How easy was it for you to make the decision to start over? Did you begin again?
This question really had me go in a lot of different directions. My first thought was, “Well, I tried a new pizza place on my way home the other day.”
I have been a confirmation mentor for several years here at MUMC and it has been a very rewarding experience. I hope that the youth who have taken part in confirmation have learned as much from me as I have from them.
In keeping with our Lenten Series on Seeking: honest questions for deeper faith, by Rev. Sarah A. Speed, our question for today is “Where did you see God today?” The question I have to ask myself is, “Was I intentional about seeing God today?” I have to answer, “No, I honestly wasn’t looking for God today.”
Give me all the funny cat videos you have! Except don’t because there is such a thing as too much. But while we are at it, do you happen to have a handy-trans-ma’am that can validate my feelings and teach me home repair skills at the same time?
The subject for this week, the first week in Lent, is “whose voices matter in our lives?” For today our focus is specifically “what voices are harmful to you?” My immediate response is “words that are judgmental” or as the CEB translates this verse “foul words.” I am totally offended by comments that are judgmental, especially those words that attack another’s
I don’t think I was built for the age of social media. Though I stand up in the pulpit every week, the truth is that even after 20 years, I still don’t always feel super comfortable in front of people.
I’ll be the first to admit that I can get trapped in my own head a little bit. When my schedule is full and my to-do list overflows, I can become so distracted that I forget silly things: where I put my keys (once they were in the fridge); when I last saw my phone (sometimes I start looking for it while I am talking on it); the message that was communicated to me just a few moments earlier (I’m the queen of “I’m sorry – can you repeat that please?”).
I will admit, I have always wanted to be an inspiration to someone. I thought that was a lofty goal – to live my life in a way that it may inspire others. However, when my daughter was writing her college application essay.
What do you think, if there are quintessential words in the Bible spoken by Jesus, might they be
“Not my will but Thy Will be done?”
Together we can turn the nation’s largest weekend of football into the largest weekend of giving. Youth group members will be collecting monetary donations at each service this Sunday and will then send the donation to the Turning Point United Methodist Food Pantry in Trenton. Your generosity will be very much appreciated. The link below will take you to our PushPay system. You can select “Give One Time” then use the Fund Selector to choose “Souper Bowl of Caring.”
PEDAL for PROMISE – SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019: Medford United Methodist is fielding a team for the Urban Promise fundraiser “Pedal for Promise.” This year the ride begins and ends at Valenzano Winery in Shamong. You can register to ride, make a donation to the team or register as a spectator to enjoy the party and cheer on our team.
Go to urbanpromiseusa.org/pedal for more information about the event, to donate, or to register as an individual. OR you can go directly to the TEAM MEDFORD UMC page at www.crowdrise.com/team-medford-umc.
Questions or need help? Speak with Pastor Kathleen, Wayne Richards, or Heidi and Mike Polhemus
