A light that cannot be taken
Advent is a season of waiting. We wait for light in the darkness, for hope to rise, for God’s promises to be fulfilled once again. And in...
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Advent: The Season That Teaches Us to Breathe Again
Advent doesn’t rush in. It doesn’t arrive with fireworks or fanfare. Instead, it comes quietly—like dawn creeping over the horizon or...
Working Christmas
A staff-perspective on stepping into Advent — the holy, the hectic, and the hope that carries us. As we stand on the edge of another...
A reflection on a gratitude, community, and the stories God writes through us.
Today, as our calendars nudge us into a season of thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting not just on the blessings we name around a dinner...
A Weekend of Lights, Community, and Grateful Praise
Reflections from a Full and Beautiful Weekend at JFUMC Some weekends in the life of the church feel like a tapestry—woven together with...
Their Love Still Lingers
There’s something sacred about the way love endures — how it reaches beyond time, distance, and even death. As All Saints Day...
We Are Called: Living as Disciples Who Invite Others In
There’s a phrase Jesus said that still echoes through time: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19) For...
For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory Forever
As the holiday season draws near, our hearts naturally turn toward reflection, gratitude, and anticipation. In the midst of the...
Walking Through Challenges With Grace
We all know what it’s like to walk through hard seasons — the kind that leave us unsure of where to place our next step. Maybe it’s...