Category: Puzzler’s Corner Blog Posts
Midwest District Superintendent Blog
We Are Still The Church
“The poor are always with you” (Matthew 26) was the verse that Rev. Faith Fowler of Cass Community shared with the congregation of Court Street United Methodist Church while I served there as an Associate Pastor. As Rev. Fowler gave this particular verse new life, she focused on the importance of each word. Those who… Continue Reading We Are Still The Church
Creating New Spaces for New Faces
On Saturday, the Bishop called a special session for clergy in the Michigan Conference to come together for a time of worship, conversation and connection following General Conference, 2019. I want to thank all those from the District who were able to attend. There will be more opportunities for us, including Conference lay leaders, to… Continue Reading Creating New Spaces for New Faces
Tell Your Story
This past Saturday, I attended a funeral for a friend, Rev. Mark Spaw. He was the former District Superintendent for Ann Abor and served in that role for 8 years. I first met him when I interviewed for Commissioning with the Board of Ordained Ministry. I still remember the first question he asked me after… Continue Reading Tell Your Story
Becoming More Like Jesus Everyday
The winter of 2019 is quickly becoming a memory. I learned new phrases to describe the snowstorms that brought the state to a standstill in late January and a good part of February. Polar vortex and cyclone bomb have been added to our lexicon. As I write this blog post, all but a few inches… Continue Reading Becoming More Like Jesus Everyday
A Sobering Moment
We are midway through the season of Lent. Each year I commit to giving something up, as well as taking on a new spiritual discipline. Often, I spend these 6 ½ weeks in prayer, sometimes by reading the Psalms, and others creating or reading a different prayer each day. I try to pray without ceasing… Continue Reading A Sobering Moment