Seeing the need is important. But once we see the need, it’s even more important to “do something about it” to the best of our ability. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Being “thankful in all circumstances” isn’t always easy to do. The troubles and trials of life can crowd out the things we should be thankful for. How do we “thankfully remember” all our blessings? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
You may already know about the debates in the United Methodist Church over gender and sexuality. What you may not know is how we got here. This Special Edition of The Untidy Methodist brings you the story of two men and how they changed the course of history for the United Methodist Church.
We’ve raised the idea of multitasking to an art form. But in doing so, we’ve begun to realize how difficult it is to try to work on so many things at once. That’s still true when we look at our walk of faith. And, that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
“Setting our minds on things above” means more than just thinking about how wonderful Heaven can be. It shows in how we live our lives every day, in how we treat each other. Where we “set our minds” lets others know what matters most in our lives. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
How do we guard against those who would misquote or twist Scripture to get their way? “A little knowledge” helps quite a bit. And, that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
This is a word of thanks to all our listeners!
It’s easy to stand firm in the faith when times are good. But, how do we stand firm in our faith during difficult times? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer is beautifully written and describes so well what following Christ can mean. While the level of commitment required by this prayer can be a bit intimidating, it’s still the roadmap to our best relationship with God. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We often refer to our congregation as a “Church family”. And, that is true - or at least it should be. How do we show that kind of love and care to each other and to those around us? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
When times are tough, what gets us through the day? It’s faith, it’s trust, it’s knowing in our heart we are still loved and cared for. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
The message of God’s grace is available to everyone, everywhere. What that means, and what we should do about it, are part of what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Sooner or later what we say (and how we say it) will reveal what we are really like. Who we really are. A good heart filled with love and kindness can make a difference in what we say, every day. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
When someone hurts you and wants to make things right, how do you handle it? Do you say “I told you so” and make sure they feel as bad as you once did? Or, is there a better way? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
“Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.” That’s a translation of today’s verse from The Message. Words have more power than we may think, especially when someone is going through a difficult time. We talk about the power of our words in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
This is a truly holy day on our calendar, the day we remember the sacrifice of our Savior on a cross. What makes this day a truly “Good Friday”? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We are told to “test everything” and to “hold fast to what is good” when it comes to matters of faith. How can we “discern” or understand the differences when it comes to our faith? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
A bright light can guide our way. Show us the paths to take. Keep us from falling into danger. What does that mean in our walk of faith? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
How do we place stumbling blocks in our own way and in someone else’s walk of faith? And, how can we instead be a stepping stone that makes that walk easier? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
The idea that someone else in our lives could know literally everything we say and do can be unsettling, and yet that’s exactly what God does know. How do we respond to that, and how can we be glad that this is the case? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
John Wesley wrote about spiritual disciplines that he called “Means of Grace”. In this second part of the series, we hear about Works of Mercy, ways that we both experience grace and share God’s love and grace with others. That’s in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Working hard to do your best is not a bad thing - as long as we remember to care for others along the way. Putting the needs of others first is part of what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
The words attributed to St. Francis of Assisi are good advice to us today. “Preach the Gospel at all times, use words if necessary”. How do we set the example of Christ’s love? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
There are enough troubles in this world, especially over the last couple of years, that it can be all too easy to be discouraged. Yet, we are continually reminded to look ahead. To not lose heart. To look to the unseen things that are better than any troubles we may have today. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Events going on right now make this a very perilous time. What can we do to bring greater peace in the world, whether far from home or right where we live? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
These are stress filled times, and it’s far too easy to let worry overtake us. But, worry never solved anything, and we’re reminded of that as we talk about worry in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Most of us want to leave something to future generations, for the people we love. How do we do that while helping others in need today? It’s all about priorities, and remembering that “You Can’t Take it With You”. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
It’s important to know who your friends really are. A truly good friend can be as close as family, while an unreliable friend can cause a lot of trouble. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
John Wesley wrote about Means of Grace, talking about the things that work inward to build our faith and connection to God, and the means by which we reach out to others in following God’s will. In this episode we begin with those things that work inward, called Works of Piety. It’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Why do “good works”? Is that a way to “earn” grace? And if not, why do we talk so much about doing good works? Doing good is a response to grace, not the reason for that grace, and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
