The people of God are in trouble; they have been nearly destroyed at the hands of their enemies.
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When we read the Psalms, some background history of the Bible stories about Israel are important.
The prophet Jeremiah delivered angry messages to God’s people who had ignored their agreement with God.
Not long ago, I was part of a funeral that ended with a surprising choice of music—Judy Garland singing “Get Happy.”
When I was younger, I spent time helping my grandfather on his farm.
Many of us know the remarkable story of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth.
There was a season in my life when I felt a shift, an internal nudge from God that it was time to move beyond what was familiar.
When I was growing up, I was involved in scouting. Our troop met in the basement of First United Methodist Church of Monticello, and I was determined to earn my Eagle Scout badge—even though I got a bit of a late start.
We’ve all heard the phrase: “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” While it’s not from Scripture, there’s a thread of truth woven through it—especially when we think about what it means to be ready, inside and out, to represent the heart of God.
Psalm 50, attributed to Asaph, a Levite known for music and prophecy, opens with a bold declaration that God “speaks” not quietly, not passively, but calling out to “all the earth” from Zion, the place of beauty and presence.