Devotional Series Episode 19 - Jesus Wept
Today we look at the shortest verse in the Bible. But, it is also one of the most important. Jesus wept, even though He knew what was coming next. What does that say to us today?
May 08, 2020•4 min
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Episodes
Devotional Series Episode 18 - A Time for Everything
There is a time and a season for everything. How do we deal with the seasons of today? And, how do we hold on to the hope of better times ahead? That's what we talk about today, on the Untidy Methodist.
May 05, 2020•6 min
Devotional Series Episode 17 - Wesley's Three Simple Rules (Part Three)
Episode 17 of our Devotional Series is up! We have arrived at the third of Wesley's Three Simple Rules - "Stay in Love With God". These Three Simple Rules are still a great guide for us today. More about the Third Simple Rule today, on The Untidy Methodist.
May 01, 2020•7 min
Devotional Series Episode 16 - Wesley's Three Simple Rules (Part Two)
We continue our look at John Wesley's Three Simple Rules with, "Do Good". It's not as easy or as simple as it sounds...but it's well worth the effort.
Apr 29, 2020•5 min
Devotional Series Episode 15 - Wesley's Three Simple Rules (Part One)
John Wesley's Three Simple Rules - Do No Harm, Do Good, Stay in Love With God - are still a great guide for us today. In Part One, we look at that first rule - "Do No Harm".
Apr 27, 2020•6 min
Devotional Series Episode 14 - What "Mite" We Do Now?
We know the story of the "Widow's Mite". What can we give of ourselves today? That's what we talk about in today's Untidy Methodist.
Apr 24, 2020•4 min
Devotional Series Episode 13 - No Need to Fear
What are you afraid of? The Bible has hundreds of quotes telling us not to fear, and the reason is...what we are talking about today on The Untidy Methodist.
Apr 22, 2020•5 min
Devotional Series Episode 12 - Thomas Doubted
Thomas doubted, and so do we at times. How does the story of Doubting Thomas speak to us today, in the challenging times in which we find ourselves?
Apr 17, 2020•5 min
Devotional Series 11 - Do you love me more than these?
Forgiveness is sometimes easy to receive but hard to accept. What does Jesus' question to Peter, "Do you love me more than these?" mean for us today?
Apr 14, 2020•6 min
Devotional Series Episode 10 - It's darkest just before the dawn
Holy Saturday was full of sadness and fear and gloom. Easter morning was coming, but it was hard to hold on to that hope. How are we like Jesus' disciples on that Saturday, and how do we hold onto the hope of a better day to come?
Apr 11, 2020•6 min
Devotional Series 9 - The Clues Were There All Along
Even to His words from the Cross, Jesus' words reflected the prophecies of His coming and His sacrifice on this first Good Friday. We look at the clues that were there all along, to those who were willing to see.
Apr 10, 2020•7 min
Devotional Series Episode 8 - The New Commandment
On Maundy Thursday, Jesus gave His disciples a New Commandment, to love one another "as I have loved you". Let's look at that New Commandment together on The Untidy Methodist.
Apr 09, 2020•6 min
Devotional Series Episode 7 - Spy Wednesday
In Holy Week, this is sometimes known as "Spy Wednesday", when Judas went to the Sanhedrin and offered to betray Jesus. What can we draw from this night for today? That's what we will discuss today on The Untidy Methodist.
Apr 08, 2020•6 min
Devotional Series Episode 6 - Who did what his father wanted?
For Holy Tuesday we look at the Chief Priests and Elders as they challenge the authority of Jesus...and we see Jesus' response to them. How does that challenge us as well?
Apr 07, 2020•5 min
Devotional Series Episode 5 - Jesus Overturns the Tables
In this episode of The Untidy Methodist - Devotional Series, we look at Jesus overturning the tables of the money changers...and what we can take from that day for our own lives.
Apr 07, 2020•5 min
Devotional Series Episode 4 - Dealing With Today's Pressure
Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger...great advice for the pressures of today.
Apr 01, 2020•6 min
Devotional Series Episode 3
For the third episode of our devotional series, we take a look at the parable of the Good Samaritan. It's so much more than just helping someone in need, and that's where we start in this episode.
Mar 26, 2020•7 min
The Untidy Methodist - Devotional Series Episode 2
Episode 2 of this Devotional Series looks at what our world can be like after the pandemic has ended. It depends on what we do now - and how we show the Light of Christ to the world.
Mar 24, 2020•5 min
The Untidy Methodist - Devotional Series Episode 1
The Untidy Methodist begins a devotional series in a new format. We hope you will find something that helps you in this series, and we welcome your comments...and most of all your prayers.
Mar 19, 2020•7 min
The Untidy Methodist Episode 2 - The Protocol
A 16 member group of Bishops and other Methodist leaders have proposed a plan that would end the debates that have divided the United Methodist Church for decades. It would allow the formation of a new traditionalist Methodist Church that would split away from the UMC. What does this plan do? For more, check out this episode of the Untidy Methodist.
Jan 04, 2020•18 min
Episode 1 - The Big Debate and How We Got Here
The United Methodist Church is at a crossroad over issues of same sex marriage and the ordination of gay pastors. How did we get here? It all started with a simple question from a man from Indiana, and a single phrase from a man from Texas. Those combined to change the course of history for the United Methodist Church. We have their stories, and how we got to where we are today, right here in The Untidy Methodist.
Sep 22, 2019•25 min
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