Category: Puzzler’s Corner Blog Posts
Midwest District Superintendent Blog
This Little Light of Mine
Last weekend, my next-door neighbors had a bonfire in their backyard. They said they were celebrating the last weekend of Spring break. I hadn’t noticed how they set up the wood during the day. About an hour after sunset on Friday night, they started the fire and gathered around it in a circle. Saturday night… Continue Reading This Little Light of Mine
Share the Light Within You
Christmas is just a few days away. So much is happening to make this year’s Christmas even more special than usual. I spent last night searching the skies to view the Christmas Comet. I am an amateur astronomer, but I found the directions for where to look a little more complicated than they needed to… Continue Reading Share the Light Within You
Winter is Here But Spring is Coming!
“Winter is coming.” These three words have a new interpretation since George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series became popular as an HBO series. For those of us in the Midwest District, winter is here. We are definitely in the midst of an historic storm, with Michigan State closing for the 6th time in… Continue Reading Winter is Here But Spring is Coming!
Prayer, An Essential Part of our Christian Identity
February has arrived. The first four weeks of 2019 have been historical in a variety of ways; some good, and others not. No matter how we reflect upon what is before us; realize there is much work to be done. I want to focus on what is possible for us here in the Midwest District. … Continue Reading Prayer, An Essential Part of our Christian Identity
I Have A Dream Too!
“I have a dream.” These four words, uttered by Dr. Martin Luther King on August 28, 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial, have shaped my life in more ways than I can describe. I wish I could say that my parents were with him on that historic day. At the time they had their hands full… Continue Reading I Have A Dream Too!
Clergy Disciple Groups
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, This year is a pivotal time for our Conference and denomination. I invite you to spend time each day in prayer as those who are delegates to this year’s special General Conference prepare for conversation and decisions which will impact all of us going forward. The Disciple Groups which… Continue Reading Clergy Disciple Groups
November 21, 2018
Life is always full of changes. Some of them we are aware of as we drive through Michigan. Colorful leaves, in a rainbow hue of vibrant golds and reds, softer yellows and a few oranges have been part of the scenery as I travel to Church Conferences here in the Midwest District. There are also… Continue Reading November 21, 2018
Listening to Hearts and Souls
As part of my journey toward ministry, I spent time in Iowa, as an Assistant Professor in the Speech and Hearing Department at The University of Iowa. It is one of the few departments on the Iowa campus that has its own building. It’s located between the football stadium and the basketball and wrestling arena.… Continue Reading Listening to Hearts and Souls
Take time out to pray: GC 2019
St. Louis, Missouri is also known as the Gateway to the West. In an earlier time in American history, this city marked the border between cities and towns and unexplored and unsettled territories. The city also has a special place for me because it is my adopted son’s birthplace. It is the city he called… Continue Reading Take time out to pray: GC 2019
I Wonder As I Wander
Like many of you, I have spent the last few days watching the live feed of the special General Conference convened in St. Louis, Missouri. It began with a day of prayer, emphasizing this essential part of our faith practice. Songs of praise were lifted up throughout the day, mostly in English. The day ended… Continue Reading I Wonder As I Wander