Devotional

Growing up in the Philippines, the Rev. David Valera learned that it was never safe to drink water straight from the tap. In this reflective post, Valera wrestles with how hard it can be to let go of "deep-rooted fears" even long after one has learned there is no danger. He wonders what role the church can play in liberating others.

By Pastor Nathan Hollifield | Originally in The Spire Time is a curious sort of thing when we begin to reflect on it deeply. Most of...

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (ESV) By Amanda Nicol | Ministry Intern serving at Gresham UMC...

"When we celebrate Jesus’ birth only as a “Jesus sweet and mild” newborn, we unconsciously dismiss the radically prophetic message his birth and whole life embodied." Rev. Paul Graves challenges us to see the birth of Christ as the bold unmerited gift of grace that it is.

The Seven Rivers District Laity met at Lazy F Camp & Retreat Center to discuss difference facets of truth. This event was held on...

"I don’t think it’s right to mix politics and religion," said Dorene, "but maybe Jose was kind of like a prophet." June Darling eloquently shares how a unconventional attendee of the Cashmere United Methodist Church pushed the edges out to help others to grow just "a tidbit more patient."

By the Rev. Cara Scriven | Tacoma District Superintendent Early every morning, I sneak out of bed, down into the deep quiet of our home....

By the Rev. Pat Simpson | Seattle District Superintendent OOn the radio this morning I heard a Jewish father and a Muslim mother talk about...

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” . . .  Pray for the peace...

By the Rev. Paul Graves Do you remember the lead-up to Christmas when you were a child? If you now have children, or grandchildren, or...