Snow is mentioned many times in the Bible, in some cases as a symbol for divinity and purity, and in others as a symbol of God’s forgiveness, as in, “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow”. We talk about snow and what it symbolizes in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Having faith doesn’t mean we never have to deal with tough times. It does mean we never have to face them alone. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
If you’ve ever felt like the least likely choice for something, take heart. You may be exactly what God is looking for. It’s the difference between how we look at things and how God looks at us. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Christmastime is full of love, hope, peace, and joy. It’s something we need to remember long after the lights are taken down and the ornaments are put away. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
This is a happy and joyful season for so many of us. But, for those who have gone through loss, this can be a very difficult time of year. How does a Blue Christmas service help, and what can we do to help others as well? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
This is a season we like to celebrate with the people we love, all our friends and family. But there is more to the love that runs throughout this season. It’s the love we all have been given, and the love we all can share. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
This season is a time of peace, of hope, and of joy. True joy is more than just a fleeting emotion. It’s something we can choose to keep in our hearts that can get us through the toughest of times. We talk about Joy in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
This is a wonderful time of year, but it can also be one of the most hectic. As we make all our preparations, don’t forget to enjoy the Peace that the season brings. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We have entered Advent, the beginning of the Christian year and a time of anticipation and preparation. It’s also a time of hope. Of hope for better times Of hope fulfilled. Of hope in the face of whatever problems we face in life. We talk about hope in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
How well do we welcome people who are new to us? To those who are visiting? How well do we show Christ’s love to the world? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
When others say things that are not-so-nice to you on social media, do you want to say something just as bad right away? Sometimes discretion really is the better part of valor, and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
An ambassador to another nation carries the responsibility of representing the values and interests of their home country. They are an example, maybe the definitive example of what their nation is like to people in that other land. If we are called ambassadors for Christ, what does that mean for us and how we should live out our own faith? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Sometimes our faith gets tested by the slings and arrows of life. Yet, that is when we most need that faith, when we most need to be able to trust in a God that loves us all. Placing trust when things are down is what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
A grudge can last a very long time, and it generally doesn’t solve anything. A grudge can be a bigger harm to the person holding it than to anyone else. So, why do we hang on to grudges? And, what can we do about it? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
In a warning against hypocrisy, Jesus reminded His followers that you can’t really hide from God. Increasingly today, we can’t hide from the world, either. Not in a social media world that chronicles all our lives. It’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
There are different ways of worship, from formal to contemporary and more. We don’t always agree on everything as Christians. But, what we do agree on can be summed up in a creed many of us say routinely every Sunday. Whether it’s the Nicene Creed or the Apostles’ Creed or another statement of our faith, it’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Right now, a little encouragement could make a big difference for someone we meet. It can also be a boost for us as well. It’s part of lifting each other up in the faith, and it’s what we talk about today in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Today’s passage has some wise advice for any parent. How we teach our children, how we guide them, and the example we set for them, can make a big difference in their walk of faith. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
In Biblical days, it was the widow and orphan who needed someone to speak up for them. In today’s world there are even more who need us to speak up, to stand up, and to help as best we can. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Having faith is easy when the reward is right in front of us. But, there’s more to faith than what we get right now. We believe and have hope, even if we can’t see the end result right now. We trust, we believe, we have faith. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
It’s not easy for many to keep their energy and enthusiasm going in today’s world. How can we get the “Energy Boost” we need to keep going? That’s what we talk about in today’s episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We conclude our series on “Love Above All” with one more look at the qualities of love Paul writes about in this very familiar passage. It’s all in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Love isn’t rude or selfish. Love isn’t easily angered and it doesn’t hold a grudge. That’s part of the message from this very familiar passage. And, it’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Love is patient and kind. It isn’t boastful or jealous. And, while these words are most read at weddings, they are meant to be a guide for all our lives. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
All the great gifts and abilities we have in this world are made meaningful by the love we put behind them. It’s love that matters most, as we hear in this very familiar passage. It’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
There are great examples from our childhood of people speaking with gentleness, kindness, and grace. We are challenged to keep that in mind when we speak with anyone, even today. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
The troubles and trials of today are wearing so many people down. It’s hard to keep a positive, loving, and compassionate outlook going. But, that’s what makes it so important that we keep going. That we don’t allow ourselves to become weary in doing good. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
It’s always important to help those in need. But, how we look at those in need, and how willing we are to help, matters just as much. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Life is a shared journey, and how well we share the ups and downs of life with each other makes a big difference for all of us. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Who we are, what we truly are at heart, will be seen by the world sooner or later. Just what is reflected in the way we live our lives? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
