Category: Puzzler’s Corner Blog Posts
Midwest District Superintendent Blog
What Just Happened?
Australia has been battling the most devastating wildfires in recent history. On Sunday evening our time, the Australian Open, the first major tennis tournament of the year began. The usual contenders are present along with some new faces. Most of them are focused on the game, hoping to hold the championship trophy in a little… Continue Reading What Just Happened?
New Year’s Resolutions
Every year at this time, we take stock of what didn’t happen last year and commit to a better start for the next 365 days. They are called New Year’s resolutions. Some are about changing habits that lead to a healthier, smarter, and less cluttered lifestyle. Many of our advertisers take advantage of this with… Continue Reading New Year’s Resolutions
The Birth of a King
I lived in Memphis, Tennessee for several years. There were two dates that, as a resident, I dreaded. One was August 16, and the other was January 8. For those of you who are not Elvis Presley fans, the August date was his death and today is his birthdate. Had he lived, Elvis would be… Continue Reading The Birth of a King
Advent Calendar, Part 3
In the Crawford household, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the cookies. My sister’s favorites were Russian Tea Cakes and Thumbprint. Mine were Sugar Cookies, rolled out and cut with the star, bell and angel cookie cutters. My mom would always buy more tins of red and green sugar, even if we still had some left… Continue Reading Advent Calendar, Part 3
An Advent Calendar, Part 2
Christmas isn’t Christmas without decorations. Whether you start trimming the tree on Christmas Eve, or the day after Thanksgiving, there is a time of celebration about transforming our homes to welcome baby Jesus. The lights always take the longest to hang. Each year I debate just buying a new string, rather than trying to figure… Continue Reading An Advent Calendar, Part 2
An Advent Calendar, Part 1
Now that Thanksgiving is over, my countdown to Christmas has begun. I have to admit that I noticed decorations, stocking stuffers and holiday suggestions for the best presents appearing as the Halloween candy was discounted by 50% or more. The artificial trees appeared a couple weeks later. And now, the section reserved for wrapping paper… Continue Reading An Advent Calendar, Part 1
Isaiah 40:1 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God (KJV)
As this year’s Church Conference season draws to a close, I want to express my gratitude for all that I have learned through my time with you in the District. I am excited by the ways so many churches are in mission and ministry, connecting to the people in their communities and truly making a… Continue Reading Isaiah 40:1 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God (KJV)
Getting to Know You!
The Midwest District has the honor of being the home for clergy who are starting their journey of servant leadership. These new folks were introduced at the District Conference on October 12. Each one will also be featured in a special Puzzler’s Corner in the coming weeks. I invite you, who are their sisters and… Continue Reading Getting to Know You!
And Now for Something Completely Different
During my Christian Education course in Seminary, I was introduced to 3 books which have become a part of my spiritual disciplines. They are Imaging the Word, Volumes 1-3. Each volume contains art, poetry, photographs and musical compositions about what it means to be a child of God. First Place, where the Midwest District Office… Continue Reading And Now for Something Completely Different
“In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
When I was very young, my parents would send my sister and me to my aunt’s house in Columbus, Ohio. That is where 4 of my father’s siblings lived: My Aunts Clairette and Amanda, and my Uncles Marion and Obadiah (who we called Obie). My Aunt Clairette was a pastor at a time when women… Continue Reading “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)