Tag: Midwest District Superintendent Blog
God Is Making All Things New
The Lord is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed! Words that are very familiar to us because we are an Easter people. These words proclaim the miracle of the empty tomb. We can only imagine what that moment was like for Mary Magdalene and the women with her. In an instant the grief and loss… Continue Reading God Is Making All Things New
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
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
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