Our church is better because of the differences among us that help us discern God‘s will and keep us from dangerous tunnel vision in the midst of everything. I think it makes us stronger and more adaptable people as well. An editorial by Jessica Brodie.

We have now concluded the 2023 session of the South Carolina Annual Conference. Our first session together in four years outdid any expectations we may have had. A column by Bishop L. Jonathan Holston.

It’s high time our churches got loud and proud about communicating what Jesus has to offer this world. An editorial by Jessica Brodie.

Reuniting in-person this year for praise, worship and fellowship will surely be a time of giving thanks to almighty God and celebrating the ways in which we have been seeking and fulfilling God’s purpose for the church, especially during our recent years of isolation and virtual gatherings. By Bishop L. Jonathan Holston.

Let’s unite in prayer as we remain strong in representing the Lord and drawing others to him—even, and especially, in a time of flux. An editorial by Jessica Brodie.

For many of us, we define hope as a feeling of expectation. For some of us, hope is a desire for certain things to happen, while others believe hope is a feeling of trust. How do you define hope? A column by Bishop L. Jonathan Holston.

People need to know what’s happening in the church, even if it’s not good, in order to pray well or to make important decisions. An editorial by Jessica Brodie.

Often, we think the church is as fragile as a piece of glass, but I believe the church is standing on a firm foundation, because God’s church is not defined by brick and mortar. By Bishop L. Jonathan Holston.

A reflection by Dr. Dan Randall on the current state of the denomination.

As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” An editorial by Jessica Brodie.

Our senses connect us with our surroundings. Through our senses, we experience what the world offers. And yet, we do not all experience the world identically. A column by Bishop L. Jonathan Holston.

I am convinced the connection will remain strong regardless of the words “United Methodist” because our connection is rooted in Christ. Whatever those churches discerning disaffiliation decide, we’re all still part of the same Christian family. By Jessica Brodie.