Rest is an easy-to-overlook component of spiritual life, but it’s an important one. In the umc.org article “Sabbath rest isn’t just for Sundays,” Rev. Dr. Ron Bell is quoted as saying that “God models for us that we start from a position of rest, not from a position of movement.” This week, deepen your Lenten observance through rest – specifically, through a personalized guided meditation.

Lent is a great time to recommit to your prayer life. This week, create space for prayer by literally creating a space for prayer!

As we shift gears into the season of Lent, we begin to set aside distractions and focus more intently on God. In the Catholic church, this time is characterized by three pillars: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. And while the Methodist path isn’t quite as limited, those three pillars can be a great place to start.

In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, we’d like to share with you an activity adapted from one created by the folks at Ministry-to-Children.com. It uses football fandom as a window into how we tell the world what kind of person we are, and is a great way to fill the time before the kick-off!

It’s Black History Month! Each year, a theme for the month is chosen; this year’s theme is “African Americans and the Arts.” There is a rich history of Black poets, playwrights, sculptors, and painters in this country, but today we’d like to highlight the work and accomplishments of one artist in particular: the painter Alma Woodsey Thomas.