Read Together UMCNA

Haleigh Davis and Whitney Winston ponder the Scripture from Isaiah in this week's Lectionary reading list, and wonder—are we letting this passage be a guiding light for our actions?

No matter what is causing darkness in our lives, says Rev. Leah Burns, Advent hope is for everyone.

Where is Jesus amidst the chaos of Christmas? As we're searching, Rev. Jane Taylor says, we should stop and remember that he is already here.

Rev. Sarah Slack reminds us to look for Jesus in others and treat them as we would treat him.

We know time is in God's hands, but sometimes in the busy-ness of life we forget. Renni Morris reminds us in this week's episode.

Carolyn Kidd reminds us of the responsibility we all have to keep the stories of the Bible alive for the generations that follow.

Kerry McShea asks us to remember our mentors on the faith journey, and to pay it forward whenever we can.

Our eyes are opened to new ways of seeing things every time we read familiar Scripture, says Stephanie Sparks.

Rev. Ron Schultz reminds us that Jesus calls us to love above all else.

Kerry McShea found this week's reading list filled with reminders of who God is, and believes we can use this information to be the Body of Christ.

Context is important, Stephanie Sparks says in this week's podcast. It opens our eye to new meaning in familiar passages.

As you listen to Rev. Steve West share his thoughts on this week's reading list, think about what you are seeking.

Using the Parable of the Sower, Tina Hardy shares the importance of planting seeds to offer Christ every day.

The Gospel message in Matthew this week, says Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield, calls us to bold discipleship.

Joey Butler ties Psalm 100, a short but powerful reminder to praise God's goodness, to the other texts in the reading list that point to God's goodness.

In this week's reading list, Rev. Donna Godwin finds stories of hospitality. Is your church known for radical welcoming?

Rev. Ross Furio talks about the creation story in Genesis 1 and asks us to consider letting God continue to be the one who calls things good, while we partner with him to create and share the Gospel.

Once we get outside our own bubbles, says Rev. Andy Yarnell, the Holy Spirit shows us amazing things.

One of the takeaways Rev. Chris Cone finds in the story of Christ's ascension is that we need to be questioned.

For the church to move forward, it's helpful to know your theological task. Listen as Rev. Robert Mercer outlines ours as United Methodists.

Rev. James Haskins reflects on the relationship the shepherd has with the sheep, a metaphor used many times in Scripture.

Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz ponders how Scene I and Scene II of the road to Emmaus story come together into one Act and become part of the big picture of God's full story.

Hope is a God thing, says Rev. Roger Thompson, and it's for both the here and now as well as the future.

Rev. Donald Smith encourages us to seek to recognize the living Christ in the eternal now.

In reading the Liturgy of the Passion, are you struck by Jesus' silence? As Rev. Vicki Cater points out, it speaks volumes.