A teen in our community died by suicide this summer. Even more recently, a father died by suicide. I run out of fingers before I finish naming my friends who have lost someone dear to them to suicide. The world is better with you here. Suicide is never the right or only answer. The NationalContinue reading “September is National Suicide Prevention Month”
Author Archives: Rev. Tiffany McDonald
Diversity
Diversity has become a buzz word, and lately with a negative connotation. However, in his first letter to the church in Corinth, Paul writes about the importance of diversity within the church. You can read my latest article on umc.org here. 1 Corinthians 12 precedes the famous chapter on love that is often read at weddings.Continue reading “Diversity”
We Are the Church Together
My latest article on umc.org is about the ways the United Methodist Church is united in mission across our global connection. I also get to highlight the ministry in Ukraine that one of my colleagues is leading. You can check it out here. Also, thanks to my editor and former student, Laura, who always makesContinue reading “We Are the Church Together”
Praying for Peace
One of my favorite parts of our church is the music. I even got to join the choir for one song last fall, and I hope I will get to sing with them more often this fall. The girls have had the opportunity to play their instruments, sing with the children’s choir, and even haveContinue reading “Praying for Peace”
The Deep Roots of Discipleship
I wrote another devotional for umc.org. You may access the article here. In it, I share about how the sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion in The United Methodist Church unite us, and help us grow in our faith. I also share about some recent experiences at church.
Holy Week
This week we turn our focus to Jesus’ final days, crucifixion, and then celebrate the joy of Resurrection on Easter. I invite us to consider the women who stayed with him, even when the men ran and hid. I’m quoted in this article about the tradition of Mary Magdalene, towards the end. Heather Hahn doesContinue reading “Holy Week”
Lent 2025
The season of Lent this year is from Ash Wednesday, March 5 – Easter Sunday, April 20. I have a few resources to share with you, that I am using this Lent. First, you can read more about the season of Lent here, in a blog I wrote in 2022. Ash Wednesday is one ofContinue reading “Lent 2025”
All Good News
Thanks for all the support! Mom received all good news from her appointments today. Time is needed to complete healing, and then I am sure there will a need for acceptance. At least it was awhile for me before I could address all the emotional aspects of cancer and surgery. So much to celebrate! RegularContinue reading “All Good News”
An Update on Breast Cancer
These are breast cancer cells. I wear this necklace to celebrate that I no longer have them in my body. Though it has been over nine years since my breast cancer diagnosis, it is still an everyday reality for me. Lately it has become even more so. My mom has breast cancer. I am leavingContinue reading “An Update on Breast Cancer”
Advent Week 4: Love
December 22 Micah 5:2-5 – But you, O Bethlehem of Eprathah, who are the one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time whenContinue reading “Advent Week 4: Love”
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