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Methodists from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. gathered in January to celebrate the ordination of the first three Honduran elders.

When [Sojourner Truth] was presented with arguments based on faith that would oppress women and former slaves alike, she asked, “Where did your Christ come from?” I think this is a great question that still resonates today. It makes me question myself, “How often has my faith served to justify my actions?” Too often, faith has served to justify genocide, wars, slavery, discrimination, and many other repulsive acts. Too often, we have used Christ to justify the evil that comes from our hearts.

For Dr. Johnny M. Moore, president of Rust College, support from The United Methodist Church and its Black College Fund (BCF) is more than financial, it’s transformational. “I look at those funds as very beneficial,” Moore said. “It changes the trajectory of lives forever.”

This month, we remember stories like Jackie Robinson’s because they inspire us to be better. They appeal to the better parts of our nature. We look back, we remember, and with the example of those who have come before us, we move toward the future.

APAMEI Meeting in Manila Focuses on How Methodist Education Can Build a More Just and Peaceful Asia Pacific Region.

Diversity is not just an ideological pursuit. Diversity has a positive, direct impact on our organizations, making them more resilient and creative.

Today is Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. He was born in 1929, which would have made him 97 years old today. We remember him as a leader and a prophet. I often wonder what he would say today about the state of our world. Oddly enough, I think we know what his thoughts would be.

What are the things that help you set your ethic for living? What reminds you of your True North? What helps you to listen with your heart?

The work of Christmas begins and continues in our peacemaking, justice-seeking and music-making. The work of Christmas begins and continues as we grow in love toward all.

May striving for love be our ethic. May the giving of love be our pursuit. May the witness of love be our joy.