Sun Prairie United Methodist Church Podcast

The Muddy Places of Lent

Lent calls us to face the "muddy" places in our lives -- always with the knowledge that we are not alone.

The Good Shepherd

This week on "The Good We Can" we take a fresh look at Psalm 23.

Re-Read

When we re-read a familiar story we sometimes notice something we hadn't before. Pastor Jenny invites us to approach Bible reading with the anticipation of new insights or of hearing scripture in a different way.  

Unlocking the Door

Prayer is a way of unlocking the door of our heart, so that God can sneak in and speak to us.

Remember

When we sit silently in prayer, we often remember who we are as children of God.

Embracing Our Vulnerability

We step out on our Lenten journey embracing our vulnerability, because we are confident that the God who keeps us neither slumbers nor sleeps. 

Praying the Scriptures

Pastor Jenny shares how an ancient prayer practice focusing on the words, phrases, and invitations of scripture can shape and inform these days of Lent.

Captive to Pretense

This week's devotion challenges us to practice our spirituality "in secret" rather than to be seen and admired by others.

Guided Meditation for Children and Youth

A seven-minute guided meditation for children and youth.

Guided Meditation for Adults: Pearl of Great Price

A ten-minute, guided meditation for adults.

Prayer: a key of our faith

As the season of Lent begins this week on Ash Wednesday, Pastor Jenny invites us to use the keys of our faith to open ourselves to God's presence. May prayer be a key for us this Lenten season.

Invited to Linger

We are invited to linger with God and to experience God's presence in so many places. As we do, we will find ourselves changing.

Keep Calm

During the storms of life, we can experience calm by holding onto the promise that God will never abandon us. 

The Benefits of Obedience

Psalm 119 is both a hymn of praise for the help that God has provided and a prayer for help to stay on the path of obedience.

Ripples of Love

The people who have the greatest influence in our lives are those who put a lot of love into what they do. Each act of love, however small, is like a pebble dropped into the water, creating ripples that reach far beyond the starting point.