Saint Paul Umc

Joy is more than accidental happiness. In fact, we can create our happiness and experience joy even in the midst of trials. Conclusion of David Lux's series based on the book, The Passionate Jesus, by Peter Wallace.

Grief is a natural response to loss. It can overwhelm and paralyze, but it can also be an opening to hope. Part of David Lux's series based on the book, The Passionate Jesus, by Peter Wallace.

Fear need not paralyze us, but can energize us to action, to love, and to a deeper faith. Part of David Lux's series inspired by "The Passionate Jesus," by Peter Wallace.

Anger is a complement to the love Jesus expressed. Anger comes from a passion for the right, a passion for justice. A look at several times Jesus got angry.

Love is the bedrock of who Jesus was and what he did. Love is a verb, more than a feeling.

David Lux begins a new series exploring the emotions Jesus expressed and that people expressed toward Jesus. He draws on insights from the book, The Passionate Jesus, by Peter Wallace

Every day is a holy gift from God, and we make each day holy by embracing God's gift.

A simple, beautiful telling of the Christmas Story. Nothing is impossible for God. The gift of vulnerable love changes everything far more than any other power in the universe.

In Christ, the Word of God, we have received grace upon grace. The undeserved gift of grace brings gratitude, and this transforms life.

A beautiful and moving reflection on God's presence with us in the midst of the horror of the shooting at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut

Two famous Josephs in the Bible are examples of the courage that God gives: Joseph of Egypt served the Pharoah and helped his brothers and father. Joseph of Bethlehem took Mary as his wife.

In Christ God embraces human life. Like Mary, we are embraced by possibility and invited to respond to God's invitation to take a risk on life.

The "kingdom of God" is wherever people are living fully, loving God and loving neighbor.

The Bible tells many stories of God bringing life where it seems impossible. One of these is the story of Hannah, mother of the prophet Samuel.

The courage and faith displayed by Ruth is still seen today in the courage, grace, and gratitude of our honored Veterans.

God invites us to appreciate who we are and where we are in the present moment. And God transforms the moment into new opportunities and new life.

God often brings healing to our lives as we give ourselves in helping others.

As we follow Jesus, we change people's lives. We bring hope and possibility to children.

God trust humans enough to allow us to make mistakes, and works in our lives to bring good, and strength and hope.

When Christians are true to their faith, they can transform the world. http://www.imaginenomalaria.org/