It has been a remarkable week at First Methodist Bridgeport. We have called this Mission Week and it has been a time of mission throughout our community. We could have called this week discipleship week or Christian week. There are times when they are one and the same. Among faith read more »
The Jerusalem Cross. It is one large cross with four smaller crosses located in each of its corners. The large cross symbolizes Jesus, his life, crucifixion, and resurrection. The four smaller ones are symbols of the four Gospels which reflect Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection in this world. I became read more »
We have holidays for a reason. They are days marked and set apart to remind us of something special and important. Otherwise, our fast-paced days run together leaving only the change of seasons to remind us that time is moving forward. We need a day to remind us of past read more »
Eternal Life is one of God’s great gifts to humanity. We find it in the way, truth, and life of Jesus Christ, which is the greatest revelation our Lord has given to us. Who is God, who are we, and how are we to respond to the One who made read more »
Losing hope is devastating. There are hills in life that just seem too tall that they seem to go forever. In the span of our lives, an endless hill can be a very real thought. Illness, violence, and grief can all drain the soul. In the trauma of death, the read more »
I find it amazing how the world looks different depending on the light from the sun. I love to see the desert colors change throughout the day in New Mexico. In the early morning light, the mountains look blue but then take on a variety of shades of red as read more »
