Tag: prayer
Everyone Counts
At the end of last month, I found myself watching the NFL draft. There are seven rounds, each with 32 slots for teams to fill out their rosters. The first night of the draft is a mega event with glitz and glamour as players, their families, college coaches, and fans wait to hear which team… Continue Reading Everyone Counts
We Are Called
When I began my journey of ordained ministry, my pastor shared Jeremiah 1: 4-10 with me. It is a part of the prophet Jeremiah’s call story, reflecting God’s plan for him. It is the passage I share with others as they begin to discern their call to servant ministry. When I served on the Board… Continue Reading We Are Called
I Love Jesus’ Style
First, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the Farewell Celebration on Sunday. I will always treasure the time we have journeyed together as laity and clergy within the Midwest District. I especially want to thank Pastor Dean Prentiss, Liz Bode, and Emil Jensen for planning the party and sharing my story as your… Continue Reading I Love Jesus’ Style
A Short Time Away
Last week my son and I went to London to celebrate a milestone birthday. We attended the Star Wars Celebration in Europe along with nearly 30,000 other fans of the movies, TV shows, comic books, and memorabilia. Fans were treated to guest appearances by actors who were in the first films as well as those… Continue Reading A Short Time Away
An Event Like No Other
As we journey through this year’s Holy Week, with our eyes looking toward Easter, our time takes us through a week of mixed emotions. We see the events of what happened in those few days through a 2000-plus-year lens. We know that Sunday is coming. But each year, we are invited to relive the days… Continue Reading An Event Like No Other
The Lord is My Light and My Salvation, Psalm 27:1
There are some Books in the Bible I look forward to reading. I have often read the Bible in a year in a variety of ways; from Genesis to Revelation, in alphabetical order, and in chronological order. I have started with the Gospels and spent the first ½ of the year in the New Testament,… Continue Reading The Lord is My Light and My Salvation, Psalm 27:1
We Believe
As we continue our journey through this season of Lent, I have been reflecting on the miracles of Jesus as recounted in each of the 4 Gospels. Sometimes, a miracle is reported in more than one Gospel, like the healing of the Centurion’s servant, or the friends of the man who is paralyzed lowering him… Continue Reading We Believe
I Love to Tell the Story
Sometimes there is wisdom in lessons we’ve been taught from our past. Growing up, although it was created for a younger audience, I would watch episodes of Sesame Street. In those first few years, there were characters and teaching modules that appeared for a few weeks or months. One of my favorites was Roosevelt Franklin,… Continue Reading I Love to Tell the Story
Stairs to Heaven
This past Saturday I attended the life celebration of a friend from the Flint area. He was a super dad, a great friend, and the epitome of what it means to live a life full of love and giving. I rarely saw him angry. He was one of those people who you could rely on. … Continue Reading Stairs to Heaven
The Journey Begins
Today begins the 2023 Lenten Season which will take us through a time of reflection and meditation on what our Lord did for our salvation. Ash Wednesday 2023 will be a little different because the weather has made its own pronouncement. Many faith communities in this area have either postponed or canceled worship services for… Continue Reading The Journey Begins