Tag: Community
Give Thanks
I am a prayer warrior. I strive to pray without ceasing each day. From time to time I reflect on the content of my prayers. I have the sense that sometimes I ask God for a lot. Whenever I lift up the Lord’s Prayer, I include an internal list of who and what I’m praying… Continue Reading Give Thanks
Workers Needed
There are numerous ads that promote search engines for finding a job. The commercials make it sound so easy. On some websites, applicants upload their information and wait for businesses and organizations to contact them. Other sites boast about their success rate for finding the right person, with the right skills and experience for their… Continue Reading Workers Needed
We’ve Come This Far by Faith
This is the title of one of my favorite Gospel hymns. The words of this song are a tribute to our Lord’s dedication to our lives and to our welfare. This past weekend as I watched documentaries covering the events of September 11, 2001, and what we have learned in the two decades since, I… Continue Reading We’ve Come This Far by Faith
A Time to Heal
Last Thursday I learned that the trial phase of the case against Derek Chauvin was ending. Closing arguments were scheduled for Monday, with jury deliberation to follow. Over the weekend, I thought about the possible outcomes of the trial. I began to pray that justice would prevail. And I also had doubts. My perception was… Continue Reading A Time to Heal
We’ve Come This Far by Faith
It is difficult to believe that we have been living with a pandemic for an entire year now. I spent those first few days rethinking how I would spend my Sabbath day. Before the pandemic, I often went to the movies or had lunch at Barnes and Noble, sampling a book or two while I… Continue Reading We’ve Come This Far by Faith
Ash Wednesday & Lenten Resources
Michigan Conference website Lenten Resources page is HERE Bishop Bard has also offered some recommendations for the observance of Ash Wednesday — Click here to view The Lent Kit project below and pictured was submitted by Rev. Ryan Wieland, pastor at Grandville UMC. Lent Kits will be delivered by volunteers on February 15. Each kit… Continue Reading Ash Wednesday & Lenten Resources
For Celeste
Monday, December 21st would have been my eldest sister’s 78th birthday. She was called home to be with our Lord on January 27th. Because our birthdays are very close to each other, we made a commitment to call each other around Thanksgiving and share birthday wishes. I will miss her voice and hearing her say… Continue Reading For Celeste
We Are Called
On Sunday morning, I saw an interesting story about jersey swapping in the NFL. Before COVID, players would give an autographed jersey to a player on the opposing team, following a game. As part of its COVID guidelines, the NFL prohibited the tradition. Until a couple of weeks ago. The story I saw described how… Continue Reading We Are Called
I’m Tired of Cooking
Every few days, my niece posts pictures of my sister’s latest culinary creations on Facebook. The photos could be on the cover of food magazines. On the right is a photo of a baked omelet she prepared a couple of weeks ago. She has also been grilling and barbecuing a lot more. If the pictures are… Continue Reading I’m Tired of Cooking
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