United Methodists in Nigeria are suffering as more land is lost each year to desertification. Read More

What should a United Methodist do when there is a conflict between church law and moral conscience? The Rev. Darryl W. Stephens looks at past answers to that question. Read More

The Rev. David Wilson says the mood has changed at Standing Rock, but water protectors haven’t given up their fight to protect Mother Earth. Read More

Lawyer who argued the request for a declaratory decision on election, consecration and nomination of a gay bishop offers his interpretation of the Judicial Council’s ruling. Read More

Attorney for Western Jurisdiction contends Bishop Oliveto’s election, consecration proper under church law. Read More

As the denomination struggles with declining U.S. membership, a chaplain at a United Methodist-related college wonders who counts in his campus ministry. Read More

"How does the Star Wars saga illustrate Christian faith? Read on, young Padawan, for a peek at Christian themes laced into the stories of Star Wars…" Read More

The film "Forrest Gump" teaches many valuable life lessons, especially when to talk and listen to Mom. Read More

“When Scripture becomes script, the camera adds an almost subliminal depth to God’s story,” writes a United Methodist pastor whose book describes the impact Jesus films can have on... Read More

Film depicts how one man's desire to "do the right thing" turns into a struggle to save others and lift his own life out of despair. Read More

The spiritual practice of Lectio Divina can be made more powerful by comparing it to how enthusiasts approach Star Wars. Read More

An award-winning actress took advantage of an opportunity to apologize -- and showed us an example of a good apology. Read More

When congregations get a new pastor, they experience a myriad of emotions during the transition. Poet Lindy Thompson relates to these emotions in her poem "Rainbow Weather." Read More

"If you wish me to live according to a book written centuries ago, the bar to hurdle my raised eyebrow is set rather high." Read More

In Mary McLeod Bethune and Simon the Cyrenean we see the oppressed helping the oppressed. Read More

"Raising Lukas has shown me that miracles are everywhere, constantly reminding of God’s unending love." Read More

Throughout these 40 days, how will you restore perspective and remember the gifts you've received from Jesus that make life full and meaningful? Read More

"The most effective churches see Christmas Eve as a way to meet new people and talk about what they will do during the next year." Read More

A United Methodist pastor writes about the worship and ministerial benefits of spending two weeks at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia. Read More

In this blog post, Bishop Laurie Haller describes how clergy tend to thrive in their ministry settings when they feel connected with their congregation in meaningful ways. Read More

Church can’t be legislated, but a clear mandate for denominational unity would help the next General Conference. Read More

The United Methodist Church has tried to model an approach to disagreement that the U.S. political system would do well to emulate. Read More

With the enormous issues and overwhelming debate on each that confronts The United Methodist Church today, General Conference 2016 has managed to do some holy conferencing. Read More

It takes a village to make a pilgrimage of healing. A journey of healing is not an individual act, but a collective act. Read More

One pastor and alternate delegate to the United Methodist 2016 General Conference uses daily calls to stay connected with her church back home. Jessica Brodie has the story. Read More

A reservation snafu was the catalyst launching two strangers into a friendship for life. Read More