Tag: COVID-19
The Eternal Flame
Chuck Knows Church is one of my favorite United Methodist productions. There are over 100 videos that cover a wide range of topics. I have shown a couple of videos to Confirmation and New Member classes. Chuck has a wonderful way of describing how what we do and say as United Methodists has a rich… Continue Reading The Eternal Flame
Sanctifying Grace
One of my favorite hobbies is reading epic fantasy novels. The first one I was introduced to was J. R. R. Tolkien’s Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series, followed by Terry Brooks’ Shannara series. When I graduated from high school someone gave me C. S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia (not the Disney version). There… Continue Reading Sanctifying Grace
Plans Interfere with Life
I have often shared the opposite with people: Life interferes with plans. My to-do list constantly changes as I respond to an unexpected phone call, email, or an unplanned issue that has arisen. I have also come to realize that plans interfere with life. Several years ago, before Disney granted access to all visitors, a… Continue Reading Plans Interfere with Life
I know I’m Forgetting Something
There are skills that, once we learn them, we take for granted. I have been actively crocheting for about 15 years now. I don’t think about the stitches I work as I create blankets, shawls, and other crafts unless I am following a new pattern. Luckily for me, I can go to YouTube and watch… Continue Reading I know I’m Forgetting Something
Wesley Fellowship at GVSU
Vision: The Wesley Fellowship at GVSU is an inclusive community enabling individuals to grow in faith and social justice. Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by welcoming and affirming, equipping, challenging, the mind, heart and spirit. Values: Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds. Inclusive, Accepting, and Committed… Continue Reading Wesley Fellowship at GVSU
Dog Days
We have a lot of metaphors about the passage of time. As we enter the month of August, I feel as if this summer has flown by. It seems as if I was sitting at the services of Recognition, Commissioning, and Ordination just a few days ago, rather than two months ago. I think the… Continue Reading Dog Days
Pictograms
Every other year (or so, due to the pandemic) I look forward to the Olympic Games. This Corner is not about the sports or the athletes or even the countries represented, though there were a few countries who are making their first appearance this year. I usually watch the Opening Games to see how the… Continue Reading Pictograms
Selfies
As I was traveling in the car the other day, I was listening to a comedian who raised a question that has stuck with me. In his Correct Angles set, Vir Das began talking about selfies. He observed that when people took pictures of themselves, they were better than when the camera (phone) was passed… Continue Reading Selfies
Greatness
When I was in high school my English teacher explained that there were some words in the language which were overused. She never wanted us to use “nice” or “like,” encouraging us to find synonyms instead. My teacher believed that constant use of these words made them fillers, diluting the intended meaning. To this day,… Continue Reading Greatness
Shabbat
Just breathe. Every so often I remember to do this. It’s not like my body doesn’t breathe automatically. However, there are moments when I feel the weight of what is unfolding in our lives, our churches, and our nation, and I say these words to myself. In the midst of all that I do, just… Continue Reading Shabbat