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The Commandment of Love: A Christian Manifesto

By acfumc

“A manifesto is a public declaration of principles and intentions, often political in nature, but may also be life stance related. However, manifestos relating to religious belief are rather referred to as credo.”  From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   Has God left us a Creed to follow or directions on how to live a way of… »

Earthworms?

By acfumc

If people were like earthworms, then maybe they could grasp some of the greatness of Christ.
They take the garbage and manure of life, the discarded waste of humanity and turn it into some of the richest, healthiest dirt designed by God.  That enriched soil then… »

Peace In Our Personal Chaos

By acfumc

In times of difficulty there seems to be great volume of wisdom to which we can turn.  In the 1960’s Paul McCartney of the Beatles wrote that in times of trouble we should “Let it Be.”  It made a great song and letting some things… »


Look to Christ

By acfumc

By looking at the Christ we have our best opportunity to understand life, love, tragedy, and redemption.
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source… »

Disciples, Rich or Poor?

By acfumc

What do you think?  Were the disciples rich or poor?
While sitting in a NAZI prison Dietrich Bonheffer wrote this about the plight of Jesus’ followers.
“The Disciples are needy in every… »

Lent and Easter

By acfumc

Ash Wednesday is approaching quickly, then we will be in the season of Lent.  Have you put much thought into this time of reflection?  Have you done any soul searching? … »

100 Ton Challenge

By acfumc
100 ton challenge

UMCOR’s 100-Ton Challenge
UMCOR is challenging United Methodists to help farmers earn fair prices for their crops by participating in UMCOR’s 100-Ton Challenge. The 12-month campaign encourages United Methodists to help… »

Bookstore now open!

By acfumc

Our church now has it’s own bookstore!  (well sort of)  The bookstore is operated through Cokesbury but we have our very own page and the best part is every time… »

The Lord’s Prayer-The Message

By acfumc

The Message (Eugene H. Peterson)
Our Father in heaven,
Reveal who you are.
Set the world right;
Do what’s best — as above, so below.
Keep us alive with three square meals.
Keep us forgiven with… »

The Lord’s Prayer in various translations

By acfumc

1662 Book of Common Prayer
Our Father, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done,
in earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And… »

So Let Us Wait

By acfumc

Well it is fast approaching.  Or according to the retail stores it has arrived!  Yes, it blew by Halloween, is making a quick flyby of Thanksgiving and all the while… »

Destination: The Cross

By acfumc

It can be a Rocky trip to get to the cross.   While recently staying in a Colorado cabin, I and a large friendly dog belonging to the camp managers decided… »

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