Jesus ate with the tax collectors and sinners, showing us that grace is available to all. How well do we reach out to others, and how well do we show care and compassion when we do? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
It’s easy to fly off the handle. It even seems to be celebrated at times. But, how we handle situations that make us angry reveals our character. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
If even a sparrow matters to God, how much more are each of us worth? It’s sometimes hard to remember how much we matter, how much we are truly loved. But, the truth is we all matter, we are all loved, and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Everyone is a precious child of God, an example of God’s own handiwork. Each of us has been given the ability to do good, to help others, to share God’s love with the world. That’s our challenge, and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
The far-sighted, astute person can avoid a lot of the pitfalls that others fall into. Being watchful about the paths we are taking is what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Generosity, real generosity comes from the heart. We share what we have, what we are, and what we are able to do because we love others. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Some of the least likely people have done great things when called by a God that not only loves, but forgives. We talk about how that impacts each of us in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Joy is sometimes used as a synonym for happiness, but there is an important difference. It’s the difference between a momentary feeling and something that can last a lifetime. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
What do we do when the things we hope for keep us waiting? When we’ve waited for so long that it’s hard to hold on to that hope? There are things we can do, and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
It’s in part about who we allow to influence us in our lives. It’s also about whether we are the right influence for someone else. That’s what we talk about today on The Untidy Methodist.
Paul writes that we are called to be free, and that’s what we are through grace. But, it’s what we do with that freedom that shows who we are, and to whom we belong. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We admire people who show integrity in their words and in what they do every day. All too often, we find people who don’t live up to that standard. At times, we may even fall short of that standard. Still, striving for that quality in our lives is an important part of our walk of faith. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We spend so much of our time talking more than listening. Even arguing more than hearing out what the other person has to say. Yet, wisdom is found in listening, and in taking good advice. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We celebrate John Wesley as the founder of Methodism. But, even Wesley had his moments of doubt. That all changed for him at Aldersgate. How do we apply that to our own lives today? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We all have good times and bad times, and we don’t always know which is coming up next. How do we stop and smell the roses when times are good? And, how do we deal with the toughest of times? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
The important thing about any parent is the love they have for their children. It’s the unconditional kind of love God has for us as well. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Our emotional well-being can have an effect on how we feel physically as well. While it’s not a panacea, it does make a difference. How can we make that difference for others as well as ourselves? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Do we judge people by outward appearances? Or, do we look deeper, into what kind of person they truly are? What is in their hearts? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
That may sound like a contradiction, but it’s exactly what we need to do. To trust and to stay spiritually still and calm - and to act on faith as we are led to do. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
A lot of us spend much of our lives trying to get ahead. We look for things that convey the status we have somehow “done well” for ourselves. But, is true greatness found in that kind of status? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Gossip can be entertaining, but it also can be hurtful. It can break apart relationships and leave lasting impacts that are hard to heal. It’s a different kind of “bad word”, and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We conclude our series with a “hope that does not disappoint us.” All the signposts have been leading us here, and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We’ve talked about how faith is at the heart of our signposts to hope, and how making it through tough times can give us the endurance we need for whatever lies ahead. All of that can lead to the kind of character you have, and that’s what we talk about today on The Untidy Methodist.
We continue our series based on a passage that takes us from the troubles of today to a hope that does not disappoint. Faith in tough times can lead to endurance, the ability to withstand the troubles that may come our way. That’s what we talk about today on The Untidy Methodist.
We begin a series based on a passage that takes us from the troubles of today to a hope that does not disappoint. All that begins with faith - and that’s what we talk about on this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Is it okay to complain when we pray to God? What’s the difference between griping and a lament? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We have opportunities every day to do good, to be better, to learn and grow. What we do with each day matters - and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Forgiveness is something we talk about a lot in our walk of faith, especially when we talk about God’s forgiveness for us. But, forgiving others can be another matter entirely. It’s something we are called to do, but it’s not always easy. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Today’s passage tells us that we need to have the faith of a child. Just what does that mean, and how do we get back to that as adults? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Being wise means more than just having a lot of facts in our heads. Seeking true wisdom can involve some surprising qualities - and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
