Imagine being one of the women who discovered Jesus’ empty tomb on that first Easter morning. Whether you’re here out of habit or curiosity, the message of the resurrection is just as powerful today as it was back then. The empty tomb reminds us that hope wins over fear and doubt. It promises that new […]
Picture this: the streets of Jerusalem, filled with palpable excitement as Jesus enters the city on a donkey. The crowds wave palm branches, their voices echoing with shouts of “Hosanna!” It’s a scene of celebration and worship that we remember and reenact each Palm Sunday. But a more profound message speaks to our lives today […]
Picture a moment in your life when everything seemed uncertain, and you longed for a sense of direction. Perhaps you’ve faced challenges that overwhelmed you or doubts that shook your faith. In times like these, we all need a source of guidance and hope. Today, as we explore the words of Jesus in Mark 13, […]
As we gather for worship today, most of us probably have one less hour of sleep than we’re used to, thanks to Daylight Saving Time. It’s a little curious. We change our clocks, hoping to capture more daylight to maximize our time. This act of shifting time forward is a powerful metaphor for our journey […]
Today, we gather as spectators and as participants in a story that stretches back centuries yet speaks directly into the here and now. We stand on the shoulders of those who walked the dusty roads of Judea with Jesus, those who wrestled with questions of authority, stewardship, and faith. As we delve into Mark 12:1-17, […]
Imagine standing at a crossroads, the horizon stretched before you, painted with the bright colors of dawn. This moment, right now, feels like that—a pivotal point in our journey together. As I share the news of my upcoming appointment to McPherson First United Methodist Church, we stand together on the edge of change, between the […]
Just down the road in Kansas City, a tragic event unfolded that captured the attention of many and left us grappling with a sense of loss and confusion. The mass shooting at the Chiefs parade, a moment meant for celebration, turned into a time of mourning. This event prompts us to question the very fabric […]
Imagine, for a moment, you’re at the Super Bowl tonight, with the football team from Kansas City facing off against the team from San Francisco. The energy is electric, the crowd is roaring, and you can feel the tension. Each player on the field has a pivotal role, and their collective efforts could lead to […]
Monday was one of my favorite holidays – Kansas Day! We turned 163 years old as a state. I’m part of the fifth generation of my family living in the Great Plains, but our roots go back to Northwest and Eastern Europe. On the occasion of Kansas Day, we were reminded to honor the courage […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 