As trinitarian people of God, we believe in the same way that the Father sent the Son to the world for redemption. The Father and the Son sent the Holy […]
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Time with Ismael: Hope and Connection
This Sunday and the next two Sundays are the dates that I consider most significant in our Christian Calendar. Ascension Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, and Trinity Sunday tell us so much […]
Time with Ismael: Guest Writer – Rev. Tuck Taylor
It was only a few years ago when I learned that trees communicate with each other. In fact, they form communities, connected underground by intricate root systems. Dr. Suzanne Simard, […]
The Blessedness of Connectedness
by Rev. Kathy Newton-Dunton We’re living in a polarizing and troubling climate that at times places great emphasis on independence versus interdependence. While there are benefits to being an independent […]
Time with Ismael: Guest Writer – Ken Ripley
Jeremiah 9:23-24: “Thus says the Lord: Do not let the wise boast in their wisdom, do not let the mighty boast in their might, do not let the wealthy boast in […]
Time with Ismael: Jesus Seekers Disciples
Luke 24:1-12 The Gospel reading for this Easter Sunday has an important lesson about what it means to be an active Jesus seeker disciple. This lesson is about trust, willingness […]
Jesus-Seeking People of God – David Johnson, District Co-Lay Leader
“And you will seek me and find me when you search for Me with all your heart” – Jeremiah 29:13 When I think about my life, I have to ask […]
Time with Ismael: Faithful
March 15th is the anniversary of my uncle Hector Millán. He was a Methodist pastor for more than thirty years. He served more than 20 of those years serving in […]
Time with Ismael: Committed
This month is the 19th anniversary of my arrival to North Carolina from my hometown in Mexico. One practice I have adopted is to reflect on the ways God has […]