By This They Will Know
In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35) This past week, seven…
In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35) This past week, seven…
John Bowring’s hymn, written in 1825, continues to touch me each Lent: “In the cross of Christ I glory, towering o’er the wrecks of time; all the light of sacred…
Each day I have the privilege of working with many amazing young people. Much of their success is a testimony to their parents and others who have cheered them on…
We will all face giants at one time or another in our lives. By giants, I am speaking of seemingly insurmountable problems and issues. We try to beat these giants,…
As we approach Valentine’s Day, I invite you to consider all the ways that we connect with others by holding hands: A mother holding the hand of her baby for…
The United Methodist Church is a “Connectional Church”, each church is connected to the other. Our connection manifests itself in many ways throughout the denomination: Mission and outreach; financial and…
Much has happened in the spirit and life of Over-the-Rhine Community church in 2016 and the beginning of 2017. From physical changes in our entryway, Gathering Place, and Sanctuary to…
Barbara Brown Taylor, a nationally known preacher, shares: “In Palestine today, it is still possible to witness a scene that Jesus almost certainly saw two thousand years ago, that of…
With a New Year comes a heightened awareness of “newness” and of hope. In these days of change and uncertainty, in a world that seems to be filled with discord,…
Happy New Year! With a new year comes new beginnings. John Wesley, founder of Methodism, created a “Covenant Service” in 1755 to guide the faithful in the re-committing of themselves…