Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
We Believe in God
By: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
on
9/7/2009
No one should be made to feel alone. Religion should not be force fed to those who have chosen to be “non-religious”. However, at the end of the day, our beliefs should impact how we live in community. Too many people feel alone in a world overrun with judgment, violence and self-centeredness…a world in desperate need of visible reminders of God’s amazing grace which is God’s free and available love.
Staying in the Health Care Debate
By: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
on
8/26/2009
Topics:
Health Care Debate
I want all citizens to have access to the same health care I have. Let’s bathe the debate in prayer and continue to advocate for positive comprehensive health care reform.
People Draw People
By: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
on
8/18/2009
Topics:
Evangelism
The good news of God’s power, love and grace must be shared with those not in the Church. Young people will be critical to any revival in the Methodist movement today.
More than a Coach
By: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
on
6/25/2009
Topics:
Ethics
Like Nehemiah in the Bible, Coach Thomas sought the Lord, surveyed the land and decided to rebuild the community he loved. As we join those who mourn, we hear him say to us what he reportedly said to his players. “Do the Right Thing.”
Imagine No Malaria
By: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
on
6/17/2009
We get to decide if malaria will be the next disease to cease robbing the world of the gift of future generations. This is one mountain we can climb, one problem we can solve.
Join the FIT Challenge
By: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
on
6/1/2009
Topics:
FIT Challenge
Will you join me and invite others to become part of our FIT Challenge in Iowa?
Tips for Those Who Preach
By: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
on
5/6/2009
Topics:
Preaching
“Preaching is, in essence, the telling of a love story, already told for the plain purpose of reconciling persons to God and one another”.
Conversations that Matter
By: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
on
4/3/2009
Topics:
Listening
I listened to the stories of local church connection, family origin and passion for applied theology and real life ministry that can be lived out in a variety of ways.
Fasting without Excuses
By: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
on
3/13/2009
Topics:
Fasting
Fasting is the abstinence from food for the purpose of enhancing one’s sense of the presence of God.
Thinking About My Grandfather
By: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
on
2/13/2009
Topics:
Encouragement
Everyday someplace in the world people are overcoming obstacles, rising above their handicapping conditions, working their way through grief. At this very moment, somebody is pursuing a dream that will result in the blessing of thousands.
The Pain is Real
By: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble
on
12/5/2008
Topics:
Pain
To ignore the reality of pain and suffering by so many people is to do a disservice to the community of believers who want to keep their hope alive in the face of difficult times.