Last year, Pastor Chris and I joined the PTCUMC staff within weeks of each other. In one of our first conversations, he asked me a question that made me pause: “Jamie, where did you learn to be a leader?” I took a moment to reflect before answering with a deep sense of gratitude, “Here.” Peachtree City United Methodist Church raised …
“…The moment God had been waiting for was here at last! God was coming to help his people, just as he promised in the beginning. But how would he come? What would he be like? What would he do? Mountains would have bowed down. Seas would have roared. Trees would have clapped their hands. But the earth held its breath. …
As Christmas approaches, the air fills with familiar melodies—some cheerful, some solemn—all reminding us of the season’s spirit. Christmas music can be more than just a collection of songs; it is a profound expression of faith, tradition, and the theology of the birth of Christ. It carries with it a sacred story that transcends the festive cheer of the season …
In the church, we sometimes hear words and phrases like “calling” and “spiritual gifts.” Do you ever wonder what those mean? Do they sound like what some people call “Christianese,” religious jargon that doesn’t connect with our daily lives filled with “normal” stuff? I assure you: the ideas represented in those words are the key to our ultimate happiness in …
“And he puzzled and puzzled ’till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.”― Dr. Seuss It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is upon us, though it seems there is never enough time to …
The season of Advent is upon us — a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and reflect on the wonder of His birth. This year, we’re inviting you and your family to be a part of something special. Join us for a 3-week Advent Bible Study and dinner on Wednesday evenings, where we will explore the …
Life today moves so fast that we often focus on problems and what’s missing. But learning to be thankful—what we call “thanksliving”—can change how we see life and how we connect with others. The Bible teaches us to be thankful in every situation. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, it says, “Give thanks in all circumstances.” This reminds us that gratitude isn’t …
It’s that time of year when we are all thinking about our plans for Thanksgiving. What the menu will be, how to decorate, who will be coming, or if we are travelling. If we’re going to celebrate with friends or family, we may need to bring something. If we are hosting, there is a lot more to plan. Thanksgiving here at the Weekday …
When I began pastoring in 1996, around 70% of the U.S. population were members of a local church. Today, that number has dropped to 48%. But hold on—this is not where I begin writing about the demise of the church or cast blame on people for not being involved. There are actually several understandable reasons for this shift. One is …
The misinformation about Halloween never ceases to surprise me. The word “Halloween” is the modified version of its origin, “All Hallows’ Eve,” marking the evening before All Saints’ Day. All Saints’ Day on November 1st serves to honor all the saints, with many churches celebrating it on the nearest Sunday. Our Roman Catholic and Orthodox sisters and brothers have numerous Saints …
