Author: Bode
Information Overload
Over the weekend, I was watching a series of classic Halloween movies. For many soon-to-be stars, these movies were their onscreen debut. One of the channels I watched discussed how these classic films came into being. That drew me to a deeper search about the movies, their cast, and their directors. While I was looking… Continue Reading Information Overload
I Am Inspired
As the District Superintendent, I have the privilege to attend worship services, online and in person, of the faith communities in the District. This is also the season for Church Conferences in which I learn of the missions and ministries which are beginning or discovering new life, following our journey through COVID. I want to… Continue Reading I Am Inspired
We’ve Come This Far By Faith
When I was a doctoral student, I enrolled in classes in Neuroscience in preparation for my dissertation. In the introductory course, each professor in the department shared their research and what they had discovered (or not) about the section of the brain they were studying. My favorite lecture was from a scientist who was investigating… Continue Reading We’ve Come This Far By Faith
Midwest District Conference
The 2022 Midwest District Conference was held on Saturday, October 15 at 10am 2023 Midwest District Budget is HERE 2023 Midwest District Leadership Roster is HERE Midwest District Conference Minutes are HERE The link to view the recorded Midwest District Conference is => https://link.edgepilot.com/s/4c42f66f/9FXBF7EpkEqC86MecpEwsg?u=https://michiganumc.zoom.us/rec/share/5rCoV7Vb-x4rMHfubtTkYYifqfuH2Yr9rLkolC0j5F3TlZAceIzmnimWBX7KGPmT.wcmJlXU70c57HWJc Passcode: 9+Tqy*0b
I Am Not a Fair-Weather Fan
This past weekend was not a good one for many teams. Michigan State lost to the Buckeyes on Saturday. The Lions were unable to score any points against the Patriots on Sunday. And as I write this post, the Cleveland Guardians are losing to the Yankees, once again. For me, the most painful game on… Continue Reading I Am Not a Fair-Weather Fan
Devastation
When I was a child, I remember being affected by only one hurricane. It was Camille, a category 5 storm. Landfall was in the Mississippi and Louisiana areas. By the time the remnants of the storm reached Ohio, it sparked tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and very strong winds. I was at camp at the time, and… Continue Reading Devastation
Midwest District Conference 2022
We dare to hope that our decisions for mission and ministry are no longer being driven by the pandemic. We have been living in a liminal space for over two years. And yet, there are more decisions before us. On the morning of October 15, 2022, from 10:00 am – 12:00, we will gather for… Continue Reading Midwest District Conference 2022
Out of the Mouths of Babes
Last week I watched a video that brought me joy and laughter. It was with a 7-year-old boy named Tariq. Tariq lives in South Dakota and loves corn. Rather than me describing the video, please take a moment to watch it (the link is below). Tariq describes corn in a new way. I only heard… Continue Reading Out of the Mouths of Babes
Looking Back
This past Sunday was a momentous day in the world of sports. The NFL season kicked off with several games pitting quarterbacks against their former teams. Two games went into overtime. As the Major League Baseball season draws to a close, races for the pennant are becoming more exciting. For the first time ever, at… Continue Reading Looking Back
God’s Light
I am hoping that this Fall we are returning to the routine of in-person church. I’m not sure if it’s true for you, but I think I took Sunday mornings and what happened in worship for granted. During the worst part of the pandemic, I missed the singing the most. Zoom is not really good… Continue Reading God’s Light