Family. Football. Food. What would Thanksgiving be without them? Gathering with loved ones, eating your favorite dishes, and tossing around the pigskin—it’s all part of what makes Turkey Day so special. But what if we made Thanksgiving about more? Don’t get me wrong, I love pumpkin pie, the Cow...

I did it! I actually read an entire book of the Bible. Writing that sentence makes me pretty vulnerable. I grew up in the church, I work at a church, and this is the first time I have read through an entire book of the Bible. Sure, I have read Scripture, participated in small groups, and am acti...

“Use your words!” How often have I said that to my children? At least 100 times. A DAY. My older two generally don’t have to be reminded. But my littlest? She still likes to resort to what I lovingly refer to as her angry baby tiger noises. (Note: I have no idea what an angry baby tiger sounds ...

Thank you cards are an easy way to teach your kids about being thankful this holiday season. We encourage you to download and print out these thanksgiving cards and fill them out with your kids. Before you had kids, what did you want them to be like? What qualities did you hope they would intrins...

Over the past decade, one of Highland Park United Methodist Church’s ministry goals has been to start new churches. God has blessed us and the lives of so many through the successes of Munger Place Church and The Grove Church. On October 20, HPUMC’s North Dallas campus, The Grove Church, celebra...

You know you’re in a dark place when sending your 14-year-old son away to an inpatient treatment program feels like a relief. We could finally sleep knowing he was safe, but those feelings were mixed with deep anguish at the thought of sending our baby halfway across the country for an unknown le...

In my last few years of drinking, I became acutely aware that something was different. The fun and camaraderie were diminishing, and the process of drinking while trying to live a productive life became challenging. Despite my best efforts, I was unable to moderate my consumption or stop entirel...

It’s a grounds-in-my-coffee and tears-in-my-eyes kind of morning. Some mornings, I feel so small and like my life is so small. I do the same small things every day for my four small people. Make breakfast. Tell the boys to put on socks. Pack lunches. Get yelled at because I didn’t pack a Lunchabl...

We hope your sweet tooth is ready because Chance’s Pie & Coffee Shop is opening soon! Have questions about this delicious new spot? From the meaning behind the name, to where you can get a delicious pie of your own, we have all the answers you crave about HPUMC’s new hangout. Why is it calle...

Starting September 9, Highland Park United Methodist Church is reading through the Gospel of Mark. So, now’s the perfect time to create the habit of diving into the Bible every day. Not sure how to get started? Want to make the most of this Bible study? Check out the tips below on how to best us...