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How do I start spiritual practices? Wednesday, September 28, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson When I start something new, I go a little too hard. If I’m going to start a new exercise routine, I buy all the gear and create an unsustainable workout plan. Whe...
What does the Bible say about prayer? Wednesday, September 21, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson Prayer is a mystery to me. Sometimes it comes so naturally that I feel like I’m in a constant state of prayer, and other times it just feels rote. One thing I wi...
How do I breathe in God? Wednesday, September 14, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson Have you ever had the wind knocked out of you? It can be a terrifying experience. The first time it happened to me I was 8 years old. As I was swinging across the monkey...
What habits do I need to stop? Wednesday, September 7, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson In this week’s YouVersion Reading Plan , Day 1 introduces us to the idea of spiritual practices as a form of training. Just like an athlete or musician trains to be...
Why can't I rest? Wednesday, August 31, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson There is a room in my house that has no modern technology in it except for a record player. I sit and look out the window in my leather chair, with my feet propped u...
How am I broken? Wednesday, August 24, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson In Rev. Doug Meyer’s message on Sunday, he said that the first step to healing the brokenness in others is to recognize how we are broken. I’ve been meditating ...
How can I be more like Jesus? Wednesday, August 17, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson In this week’s Life + God Podcast episode, Rev. Gracie Millard and I talked about the different understandings of grace identified by John Wesley: prevenient, justif...
Do I need community? Wednesday, August 10, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson I am an introvert. If you’ve met me, that might be a surprise to you because I’ve been told I exude confidence and come off as an outgoing, outspoken person. It ...
Does God care about money? Wednesday, August 3, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson I have trust issues. My default setting is to assume that someone is trying to take advantage of me or manipulate me in some way. My guard is always up. Don’t worry...
Can I disagree with the Bible? Wednesday, July 27, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson How do we approach Bible stories that leave us discontented? To try to wrap my head around some of the weirdest Scriptures, I’ve explored historical and cultural ...
Whose side is God on? Wednesday, July 20, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson At the root of humanity, we are tribal. We establish both figurative and literal borders to separate ourselves and create safety. We label individuals or groups who don&rsquo...
When Bears Attack Wednesday, July 13, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson And now for a Bible story that needs no introduction, 2 Kings 2:19:25: Now the people of the city said to Elisha, “The location of this city is good, as my lord sees...
Do the ends justify the means? Wednesday, July 6, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson This question is full of ethical dilemmas. We ask, “Do the ends justify the means,” when we see someone with good intentions, trying to get to a righteous place, ...
Do you wrestle with God? Wednesday, June 29, 2022
by Alyssa Robinson We’re having a little bit of fun this summer with our worship series Weird . In this series we’re taking a look at some of the weirdest stories from the Ol...
Where is the Holy Spirit? Thursday, June 23, 2022
by Pam Taylor I’ve always tried to be in tune with the Holy Spirit. As a child, my mother prayed to the Holy Spirit, asked the Holy Spirit for help, and referenced the Holy Spirit quite of...

Thursday, September 28, 2017

I Believe in Relationships

Rev. Daniel Humbert decided to lead a Life Group because he believes in relationships based in love. Find his group (Tuesdays at 7 pm) or browse all open Life Groups at TMUMC.ORG/life . I believe in relationships! I believe in relationships based in love. I believe relationships are only based in love when everyone involved is willing to be vulnerable and transparent about themselves. This is why I believe in Life Groups. I believe Life Groups are people... Read More

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

And God Was There

Trish Sims shares how she saw God through hope, love, and determination in the midst of Hurricane Harvey devastation. You can help the victims of Harvey and Irma by donating blood on October 1. Click here to sign up now for the American Red Cross blood drive. Leaving our homes in Flower Mound and going to Victoria, TX, seemed the least we could do to try to help some of those in need. Our team is composed of a pastor, a retired pastor, a youth director, a retired engineer, a Dealer... Read More

Posted by Alyssa Robinson at Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Thursday, September 14, 2017

It's a God Thing

Kent Sims shares his experience last weekend as a member of the Emergency Response Team. You can help by donating blood on October 1 at our American Red Cross blood drive . Not knowing what to expect, we struck out for locations given to us by a woman named Heather at FUMC in Victoria, TX. We arrived close to 5 pm on Thursday, September 7th. Our first stop with people at home was at Adan's house who had requested some assistance. Of course our timing was great as we... Read More

Posted by Alyssa Robinson at Thursday, September 14, 2017