Category: Puzzler’s Corner Blog Posts
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When Words Fail
It has been a little over two weeks since we witnessed the death of George Floyd. Almost a week ago, his family, leaders of Minneapolis, social activists, and others gathered for the first memorial service celebrating George’s life. Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a powerful eulogy, honoring George’s life, legacy and the hope that this time… Continue Reading When Words Fail
A Time To Pray
I am currently reading through the Gospel of Matthew and reflecting on many of the events that are chronicled by its author. I watched the news on Sunday and Monday as many demonstrations surrounding George Floyd turned from peaceful marches to violent protests. I began reading Matthew 22. The Scripture I have been praying over… Continue Reading A Time To Pray
Whenever Two or Three Are Gathered
Most of my life has been centered around church. My parents belonged to two different faith communities. My father’s church was part of the CME denomination. My mother’s church became a United Methodist Church in 1968. Over the years, my sisters and I would alternate between services, depending on which pastor was preaching or what… Continue Reading Whenever Two or Three Are Gathered
Seated at the Table
I have a shelf in one bookcase which is full of cookbooks. Gourmet dishes, Pampered Chef recipes, a Superbowl Party smorgasbord and of course an ancient Betty Crocker tome. Favorite dishes and desserts are easy to find. Classics like chocolate chip cookies and snickerdoodles are stained and careworn from repeated use. I’ve only prepared dishes… Continue Reading Seated at the Table
This is My Father’s World
There are some things that were very much a part of my life when I was younger. Raising a child, focusing on a career, answering the Lord’s call and the activities of daily living pushed those things far into the background. It’s not as if the time to do those things that brought me joy… Continue Reading This is My Father’s World
We Are Marching in the Light of God
Here we are again. Another week has passed. Are we adjusting to the new normal yet? Are we as eager to be back in our places of worship as those we serve? Are we tiring of looking into others’ faces and only seeing eyes, as noses and mouths are covered? These are only a few… Continue Reading We Are Marching in the Light of God
Dancing to a New Song
We are all learning to live in a new way. Laity and pastors alike are becoming more internet savvy. We are being asked to be creative in how we reach out to the people we serve in our faith communities. We are connecting with each other by phone, FaceTime and snail mail. Persons who can… Continue Reading Dancing to a New Song
There’s a Light at the End of the Tunnel
I am finding that I sing a lot more these days. The tile of this week’s Puzzler’s Corner comes from an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, called Starlight Express. It’s a different kind of musical about an old fashion train engine which enters a race to impress one of the other train cars. No, seriously, that’s… Continue Reading There’s a Light at the End of the Tunnel
How Can I Help?
It’s snowing as I write this Corner. Mid-April and it’s still snowing. In some ways we have had a very mild winter with few snowfalls over a few inches. I acknowledge that the 70 degrees of last week was only a promise of what is to come. And in some ways, this cold spell helps… Continue Reading How Can I Help?
A Time To Laugh, A Time To Mourn, A Time to Laugh
Sunday was a day of celebration as many churches throughout the District and Conference found innovative ways to commemorate Palm Sunday. Although we were unable to gather in our places of worship to wave palms and shout loud hosannas, I still felt the excitement that this Holy Day brings. I have had the honor of… Continue Reading A Time To Laugh, A Time To Mourn, A Time to Laugh