It’s far easier to justify things to ourselves than to admit we were wrong. But, that kind of “justification” only fools ourselves and keeps us from being who we can be in our walk of faith. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
In Biblical days, the shepherd’s rod and staff were important tools for guiding and keeping a flock safe. They were often used symbolically to describe God’s love and guidance for our lives. What exactly are the shepherd’s rod and staff, and how do they apply today? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
In our busy world, it’s not always easy to hear what God is calling us to do in our lives. Whatever our gifts may be, there are things we all can do, and things each of us are called to do. Following God, we can find joy, and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
There are so many things in this world that can pull us down, that can pull us away from being the kind of people we should be. It’s so important to “guard your heart”, to stay centered in the love we should be sharing with others. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
With the use of social media, what we say and do is more and more on display to the world 24/7. What we say and do, and how we live out our faith when we think no one is looking has become more important every day. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Paul reminded those strong in the faith that it’s important to build each other up. Not to tear others down or think too highly of themselves. Building each other up is what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Jesus ate with publicans and sinners, or rather, the kind of people pushed aside by the polite society of the day. What can that teach us about our own outreach today? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
The Good News of Easter was hard for Jesus’ disciples to believe at first. Their hopes had been dashed at the foot of the cross, until they understood what happened on the third day. Even today, our worries and fears can get in the way of our own hope. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
In this 100th episode of our Devotional Series, we focus on Good Friday. It’s such an important day in our faith, in no small measure because this is not the end of the story. We are an Easter people, and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Some in the crowds that cheered Jesus on Palm Sunday turned into a mob against Him on Good Friday. When we tear down each other, are we any better than that - and if so, what can we do about it? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
It isn’t just about what we give up, what we may sacrifice for a time to help us grow in our faith. God calls us to do something more, to help others who may be in need. It’s that “something more” that we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
With tragedy and hate all around, it’s sometimes hard to remember just how powerful love can be. We talk about love and the difference it can make in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Speaking rashly can lead to a lot of problems. Sometimes it’s even better to say nothing at all. Speaking in a way that reflects who we should be as followers of Christ is what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
The Bible is full of stories of great things done by some of the least likely people. When we think we are not good enough, God has a different opinion and a different plan. We are never too broken for God’s love, and that’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Saying we love everyone is easy, until we realize that it also means loving our enemies. That’s one of the toughest things Jesus asked of us all, and it’s what we talk about today in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Character isn’t what we say we are, it’s who we really are at heart. It’s easier today than ever before to spot that difference. Acting with integrity, showing good character, is what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
A kind word can help someone in need, and a compliment can make a difference in someone else’s day. But, how often do we miss the opportunity to share those words with others? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
We refer to some people as a “friend at work” or a “friend from school”. But, this brief verse tells us a lot more about who is really our friend - and what kind of friend we should be. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist
There is so much that we have been given the ability to do in this world by a loving God. What we do with those talents is in part what we are talking about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
What we say and do can have a huge impact on someone else’s life. It’s important to remember that as we live out our faith, so that our actions help instead of hinder others. That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist
Living out our faith requires us to stay strong in our beliefs, and at the same time to do everything with love. Doing both at the same time is not always easy, but it’s important. That is what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Most of us have heard that phrase all our lives, “It is better to give than to receive”. Sounds great, but just how does that work? And, how does a giving spirit build upon itself and spread to others? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
There are courses for leading prayer that give you the right words to say in almost any setting. But, what about when it’s just you and God? Are particular words needed, or do we simply say what’s on our hearts? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
This episode of The Untidy Methodist is a bit different than our usual content. After 85 Devotional Episodes (and counting), it's time to give a look behind the scenes to tell you more about the podcast itself. This is how The Untidy Methodist came to be, how it became a devotional podcast, and how each episode comes together.
Paul wrote that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Not hardship, not height nor depth - and not even the troubles and trials of today. That's what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Most of us are guilty at some point in time of making a snap judgment about someone else. Yet, we are told to “judge not lest you be judged”. Judging, or rather avoiding being judgmental, is what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
Paul challenged us to carry each other’s burdens, while at the same time to carry our own load. It's all about "How we care and what we do" in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
During His ministry, Jesus lived through many of the same joys and sorrows that we experience today. In doing so Jesus set an example of empathy and compassion that we try to follow. Just how well do we follow that example? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
There are times in our lives that we find ourselves called in a different direction than we had planned. While the Magi went home by another way and Joseph, Mary and Jesus fled to Egypt, our “different direction” might take a very different form. That’s what we talk about today on The Untidy Methodist.
How well do we show the love of Christ to the world? The world watches us, and others who claim to be like us to see what being a Christian is all about. Do we sometimes push people away with our words and actions, or are we truly welcoming to all? That’s what we talk about in this episode of The Untidy Methodist.
