One of my favorite Easter stories is the encounter with the Risen Christ at Emmaus. We made sure to go […]
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Spiritual Journeys
Dear Fellow Travelers on the Journey, Lately, I have been pondering the word “spiritual.” What makes us different — those […]
GETTING THE WHOLE STORY
If you’ll permit me a little reminiscence (as some of you know, it goes with advancing age!), I’d like to […]
EXPLORING THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD ON IONA
Nestled off the northwest coast of Scotland, the tiny island of Iona, spanning just 1 mile by 3 miles, holds […]
Sacred Space
Yesterday my doctor asked me to take my blood pressure once a day! (Not to worry. I am fine.). His […]
Reimagining Sunday Mornings:
Exploring Fresh Expressions at Dayspring Tempe Greetings, Dayspring Community! In our pursuit of meaningful and engaging Sunday services, the winds […]
On the Importance of Holy Week
Let me tell you a story. I first experienced a Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service when I was a senior in […]
The UNTIED Methodist Church
The Untied Methodist Church? No, that’s not a typo. On April 23, 1968, the United Methodist Church was created by […]
Jesus the Teacher
One of the questions we ask of Dayspring new members is, “Will you seek to follow Jesus and live according […]
An Alarming Trend
I can imagine the following text exchange between a parent and a college freshman: Mom: How are you???Son:Hi Mom! I’m […]
HOPE FOR A PEOPLE WEARY OF VIOLENCE
Hours after an 18-year-old youth gunned down 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, inaugural […]
Hearts Warmed
The month of May features prominently in the history of Methodism. John Wesley had his famous “heartwarming” experience on May […]
The Gospel for Misfits
The primary sources we have for understanding Jesus’s life, teaching, and ministry – along with his death and resurrection – […]
You Are the Beloved
To me, this is the most amazing thought that gives me hope during these days of continued caution and isolation. […]
Neighboring in Action
You never know what opportunities are going to present themselves to engage with our church’s literal, actual neighbors. Spring of […]