04/24/2020 Inspirational

Hope in dark times

After hours of laboring without success and Max’s heart rate dropping, I was rushed into an operating room for a cesarean delivery. As they rolled me into the OR and prepped me for surgery, I remember being terrified. There was a small army of doctors and nurses hurriedly buzzing around, machines...

04/20/2020 by Hannah Buchanan Inspirational

Biweekly bread: Why you should hunger for God every day

I went to Trader Joe’s on Friday. The fully stocked shelves of peanut butter pretzels, everything bagel dip, and cookie butter, along with the friendly guys in hula shirts made me think for a moment that we aren’t in the middle of a global crisis. It was the highlight of my week. We’ve been care...

04/14/2020

HPUMC celebrates Easter like never before in 2020

This Easter, we weren’t in the same physical place, but Highland Park United Methodist Church still celebrated Christ’s resurrection together. Rev. Matt Tuggle began Easter Sunday with a special sunrise service from Parkland Hospital on Facebook Live. “The opportunity to worship with our frontlin...

04/06/2020 by Lauren Bohner Inspirational

Catastrophe or Catalyst

Once upon a time, I wrote TV ads for Corona — the beer, not the virus. But that tagline may still apply. Corona. “Change your whole latitude.” I’m a wife, a mother, a writer, and an obsessive over-planner. I plan hours, weeks, years, and decades into the future. If I’m honest, I know I waste mu...

04/01/2020

Preston Hollow: Food, jobs, and inspiration

While the rest of the church remained quiet from the shelter in place order, the industrial kitchen at Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) was bright and full of life. A half-dozen workers busily made sandwiches and placed them in the long rows of paper bags. In all, 1,200 meals were p...

03/31/2020 by Gregg Medlyn

How are you taking care of yourself?

The first question I have been asking my clients over the past couple of weeks is, “How are you taking care of yourself”? That may sound like a strange question given all that is going on in our lives. Most people are asking each other how they are dealing with COVID-19, and the reality for most...

03/30/2020 by Amanda Garman Parenting

Your kids may ask: Why did God make this virus?

Kids ask a lot of questions. Ask any parent, teacher, grandparent, or babysitter. They are curious little minds, and they always want to know “why?” I’m sure the questions have ramped up since Coronavirus entered our reality. What is a virus? Am I safe? Why can’t I see my friends? I’ve seen a l...

03/30/2020 by Natalie Willis Inspirational, Parenting

Resurrection Rolls: a tasty way to share Easter with your kids

Our family bakes resurrection rolls to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ. In the past, we have made them on Good Friday, but this year decided to use the activity as a way to kick off Lent and start the conversations about Easter. My kids are pretty young, so I assumed that I would h...

03/30/2020

Resurrection Eggs: A kid friendly Easter activity

Resurrection Eggs are a fun and easy way to teach your family about the true meaning of Easter. While we may not be able to escape the commercialization of Easter, this is one way your family can enjoy the bunny baskets, eggs, and chocolate, all while keeping Christ at the center of your celebrat...

03/18/2020

Small Groups/Classes Online: Ideas for a Great Time Together

Think of this like you would inviting someone into your home. You want to have a welcoming environment, show people around, have a lighthearted conversation, and get to know each other. Even though it’s a different way to meet, all the responsibilities of the leader remain the same. Build communi...