devotionals

Two Thai Christians perform a ritual dance during opening worship for the third Asia Upper Room leadership seminar on Oct. 23 in Bangkok, Thailand. Methodists from across Asia came together for the gathering and to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Thai edition of The Upper Room daily devotional published by The United Methodist Church. Photo by the Rev. Thomas E. Kim, UM News.

Asia Upper Room partners prepare for the future

Methodists from across Asia came together Oct. 23-27 in Bangkok for the third Asia Upper Room leadership seminar and to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Thai Upper Room Edition.

Faith Sharing

Appalachian Trail chaplain “Chappy Jack” Layfield on the Appalachian Trail in Roan Mountain, Tenn. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Appalachian Trail chaplain shares faith journey in devotional book

“Chappy Jack” Layfield served as the 2019 Appalachian Trail chaplain. He has written a book of daily devotionals that chronicles his experiences on “the AT” and his spiritual growth as a result of the 2,200-mile hike.

Local Church

Oil painting "The Doubting Thomas" by Leendert van der Cooghen (1632-1681).

Seeking Proof: This Doubter’s Guide to Understanding Easter

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

Local Church

Carrying others’ burdens

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

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