Each morning at 7 o’clock for more than a decade, Amy Lax, a member at Fairfield United Methodist Church, has sent a text message with an inspirational song, often a short devotional, and always a pink heart emoji. Within minutes, Lax’s phone lights up with text replies, some sharing prayer requests, others checking in with a “Good morning,” but all ending their texts the same way, with a specific colored heart.
Lax and those in her text group are among a growing number of United Methodists who have found texting to be a way to both encourage and be encouraged, as well as develop their faith alongside others, frequently in real time, and regardless of location.
“Reading the text is how I start my day,” says Sharon Hennis, a member at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church who is in Lax’s text group. “It’s part of my routine to listen to the song and read the devotion.” The routine also includes responding with a red heart emoji.
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