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Tools for your Spiritual Journey

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As we seek to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, we need encouragement, tips and tools to assist us along the way.

In these pages you will find examples of others living their faith every day, helps for your devotional times, and advice on how to love and serve your family, neighbors, friends and strangers.

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United Methodist bishops pose for a group photo in May 2017 on the steps of First United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. Photo by Maidstone Mulenga, Council of Bishops.
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Who We Are

Bishops' personal faith stories: Get Your Spirit in Shape

United Methodist bishops talk about their early lives, calls to ministry, spiritual lives, and how they relax.

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What We Believe

Upper Room Daily Devotional

Spend some time in prayer each day with these resources from The Upper Room.

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Reflections

Inspiration

  • Shirley Bachelder, 95, shares in an episode of our podcast how she stays in constant communication with God. Photo by Fran Walsh, United Methodist Communications.

    Podcasts

    Life lessons from a 95-year-old: Get Your Spirit in Shape
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  • Mary McLeod Bethune with the 1928 graduating class of Bethune-Cookman College. Courtesy of Florida State Library and Archives.

    Who We Are

    Methodist Women's History: Mary McLeod Bethune
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  • United Methodist bishop trained as a counselor before entering ministry. Photo via United Methodist Council of Bishops.

    Podcasts

    Meet Bishop Paul Leeland: Get Your Spirit in Shape
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  • COB President Ken Carter delivers the opening sermon at the May 2019 COB meeting.

    Press Center

    Bishop Carter urges UMC to 'Welcome unconditionally; Walk together and Worship constantly'
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  • Historic photo of Susan Angeline Collins, taken in Los Angeles, California. Collins served as a Methodist missionary in Africa for 31 years. Image courtesy of the General Commission on Archives and History.

    Who We Are

    African American Woman's Incredible Life as a Methodist Missionary
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  • United Methodists are on the move all over the globe. File photo by Sam Pile.

    Who We Are

    United Methodism today: Wesley's movement continues
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Life tips

  • Physical and spiritual health are both important in the life of a person of faith. Photo illustration by Ronny Perry, United Methodist Communications.

    Ways We Grow

    Getting in shape: Wesley's health tips apply today… mostly
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  • Author and pastor Adam Hamilton shares about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Photo courtesy the Rev. Adam Hamilton.

    Podcasts

    Facing Fear with Faith: Get Your Spirit in Shape
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  • Listen for love this Advent. Get Your Spirit in Shape Advent 2019. Image by United Methodist Communications.

    Podcasts

    Listen for Love: A podcast series for Advent
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  • Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. talks about his call to ministry in a 2017 episode of the Get Your Spirit in Shape podcast. Photo by United Methodist Communications.

    Podcasts

    Meet Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr.: Get Your Spirit in Shape
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  • Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson practices silence daily. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

    Podcasts

    Meet Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson: Get Your Spirit in Shape
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  • United Methodist pastor the Rev. Rebecca Rutter believes living simply benefits our planet and can deepen our spiritual lives. Screen capture from a video by United Methodist Communications.

    What We Believe

    Peace, Simplicity and a Tiny House: Get Your Spirit in Shape
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