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True inspirational stories to warm your heart and kindle the spirit
Why Ashes? Connecting To Who We Are And Who We Can Be
One Wednesday a year, sometime in February or March, you notice someone at work, school, or elsewhere with a smudge on her forehead. It looks as if she missed a spot when washing. Then you see another who looks as though he needs to glance in the mirror. By the time you see the third, you realize it is Ash Wednesday and these passersby must have received the imposition of ashes.
What Is Lent?
Lent is a season of the church when Christians are encouraged to focus more seriously on our faith. Fasting, reading scripture, prayer and examining our ethical life are regular practices we focus on more during Lent.
God Still Works In Mysterious Ways
I couldn’t believe my ears. “You want me to what?” She thought I’d be the perfect person for it because of my love for the Bible and interests in writing and science fiction.
Some Things Change, Some Remain The Same
There are radical new ways of life, different people, ideas they have never heard of, and even other gods. In the midst of this transformational context, the people of God are distracted and turn from God.
Divine Intervention
As I sat at the kitchen table, my eyes zoned out on the quilted pattern of a Celtic cross hanging on my refrigerator. It seemed like only yesterday my son drew it. Now it is one of only a few tangible items I have left to cherish.
Divorce, Grief, And Loss During The Holidays
Know that you are not alone; there are many people who are hurting during the holidays. At Pendleton Center United Methodist Church we have a variety of ministries that can offer hope and encouragement.
A Reason To Give Thanks
I began to have second thoughts of overbooking myself. I agreed to help only until a replacement could be found.
The Magic of Shoebox Sunday
There is a buzz about the building, unlike any other day. Excitement is in the air as the holiday season is soon about to kick off with the arrival of Advent, and Santa Claus in the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. Trailers line the front of the church parking lot. The church freezer is stuffed with turkeys for our meal ministries, and the altar is shimmering with a sea of colorfully wrapped shoeboxes.