Kari-On
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
(Romans 15:13)
Biblical teaching, leadership reflections, and encouragement from Rev. Kari Howard, Associate Conference Superintendent
The Mission of Every Disciple
The mission of every disciple is simple: be a messenger of the Good News. The Good News is not merely information to understand. It is an invitation...
First Importance
There are truths you find interesting.And there are truths you build your life on. Paul makes it clear. The gospel is not one truth among many. It...
Vision Focused
It seemed she was doing nothing. But, she chose the good portion. How did she do that? She focused on Jesus and caught...
Witnesses of the Kingdom
One question remained. Jesus had spent 40 days with the disciples after the resurrection. He presented Himself alive and gave proof of the Kingdom...
Why He Came
28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled... 30 …He said,...
The Church is ONE
9 After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and...
Your Trial Will Become Your Testimony
“But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.” — Luke 21:13 Have you looked around lately and thought, This world really...
Leadership Thoughts and Encouragement
Making Disciples – “except they be sent”
Dr. Walter Liefeld (1927-2023) encouraged my love of Holy Scripture. From him, came great insight into how to read a passage and to understand God’s...
Christ is Risen!
Easter is not just a day we celebrate—it is a reality we live. Across the North Carolina Global Methodist Conference, we have proclaimed once again...
SOME THOUGHTS ON OUR POSSESSIONS
It’s important that we have proper perspectives regarding our possessions. Everything we have is a gift from God—food and clothing, house and yard,...
The Battle Belongs To The Lord
Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave...
Where’s Your Church? Answering and Inviting to Something New
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” -Matthew 18:20 The number one question people ask when they hear about our...
From Creation to Child of God
Growing up as the younger brother, afforded me the opportunity to be picked on by a big brother. One memory is very vivid. My brother...