'Living God's Vision' 

Munholland made a decision last Sunday to join our ministry with that of the Global Methodist Church. I truly believe that the Global Methodist Church (GMC) is the right place for Munholland. The GMC is in the business of “Making disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly.” That is exactly

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Rev. Jonathan Beck
 'The Feast' 

Jesus’s first message after He came out of the desert was, “Repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand.” The Kingdom is a prominent theme throughout Jesus’ ministry. Toward the end of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says that,  “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.” (Matt 22:2) 

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Rev. Jonathan Beck
'Trust in Christ' 

Do you feel beat down by life? Do you dread going to work? Are you alone or frustrated? Are there people you hurt or hurt you? Most of the time we think about life through our emotional lenses. Our responses come out of our feelings. I know that when I let my feelings determine my responses, it doesn’t usually turn out well. 

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Rev. Jonathan Beck
Do You Trust the Truth?

Many religious leaders throughout the millennia have taught about truth. Some say they are pointing to the truth. Others say that certain rituals and rules lead you to the truth. Some say they are a prophet of truth, speaking the very voice of God. Some have a more modest self-presentation saying

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Rev. Jonathan Beck
'Make a Decision'

Have you ever held up paint swatches and been bewildered with the breadth of colors and myriad of shades? If you are like me, I look at them again and again, trying to figure out the optimal color and shade, and trying to imagine what it will look like when covering a large wall. 

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Rev. Jonathan Beck
'I Need a Nap'

I loved talking with my Granny about her childhood. It was so different from today. She’d wait on the steps of her house for her father to come home for lunch. They would eat together, then relax and perhaps take a nap. He went back to work at 2:00 pm. Their family wasn’t unique. 

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Rev. Jonathan Beck
'Re-membering Jesus'

What is Holy Communion all about? Certainly, there are many aspects. It is the Great Thanksgiving that the ancients called ‘Eucharist.’ It is an affirmation of the great arch of salvation from Adam and Eve to Jesus who is the fulfillment of all those that have come before. Communion is also an invocation of the Holy Spirit

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Rev. Jonathan Beck
'Faith and Service'

Faith and service go together like peanut butter and peanut butter. They aren’t different things like peanut butter and jelly. They are the same thing. I’ve always been challenged by James’ words, ‘What good is it, brothers and sisters, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? 

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Rev. Jonathan Beck
De-busy Your Life

The story of ‘The Good Samaritan’ grabs our imagination because we can’t imagine people being so heartless as to not stop and help someone in need. The Veggie Tales rendition of the Good Samaritan brings the issue home. The mayor of the town and the doctor (they represent people in public and private work sectors) join together in song:

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Rev. Jonathan Beck