Prophecy
This photo from 1st Presbyterian in Atlanta depicts the prophets represented by the prophet Isaiah who throughout his prophecy told about the coming of Jesus Christ. For that reason he …
Hope and Healing
Did you know there is a science to hope? It falls into the genre of positive psychology. And here’s the good news: hope is a choice. We feel the tension …
Do Justice
Cornel West, a profound philosopher and activist, once said, “Justice is what love looks like in public.” It’s a powerful reminder that our acts of love and justice are deeply …
A Time for Renewal: Embracing Lent at Trinity UMC
It’s that time again… a season that is meant to slow down the hustle and bustle, a sacred window to be still and breathe deeply. We’re stepping into Lent, and …
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Koinonia: Building a Strong, Dependable Community
3 ways to build a Koinonia Community
Koinonia: Welcoming
Welcome! Bienvenue! ¡Bienvenido! Willkommen! Välkommen! Witaj! When you travel through an International Airport, you’ll usually find a sign or announcement that welcomes travelers in many different languages. You might not …
Koinonia: Welcoming
If you look at the data within a 10 mile radius of our church, the most important things that people look for when they look for a new church are …
Koinonia
Do you remember the old Quiznos commercials? Their slogan was, “funny name, serious sandwich.” A pretty clever slogan to get you to remember their name. The owner, Jimmy Lambatos, invented …
Finding Purpose in 2024
Ikigai There is a Japanese concept known at Ikigai which means “reason for being.” The French call this “raison d’etre” or the reason or meaning for someone’s existence. There’s not …
From Lynda McLean for 12/11
The Joy and Peace of Christmas I was asked to write a favourite Christmas memory and so many Christmases flooded in. A mixture or good and happy ones and sad …