Tag: prayer
An Invitation to the Table – A Thanksgiving Message
In my parents’ house, this week was always super special. My mom, similar to many women of her generation, was an amateur chef. Her regular menu included smothered pork chops, meatloaf, fried chicken, and numerous casseroles. She looked forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas — the best investment of her culinary talents. She would do her… Continue Reading An Invitation to the Table – A Thanksgiving Message
Necesito Refrescar
These words come from a sermon I heard a few years ago. The English translation is basically, I need to refresh. These words are a reminder to examine where we are, what we’ve learned and how to reshape our lives in the midst of ongoing changes. The word refresh is synonymous with revive, enliven and… Continue Reading Necesito Refrescar
Information Overload
Over the weekend, I was watching a series of classic Halloween movies. For many soon-to-be stars, these movies were their onscreen debut. One of the channels I watched discussed how these classic films came into being. That drew me to a deeper search about the movies, their cast, and their directors. While I was looking… Continue Reading Information Overload
I Am Inspired
As the District Superintendent, I have the privilege to attend worship services, online and in person, of the faith communities in the District. This is also the season for Church Conferences in which I learn of the missions and ministries which are beginning or discovering new life, following our journey through COVID. I want to… Continue Reading I Am Inspired
We’ve Come This Far By Faith
When I was a doctoral student, I enrolled in classes in Neuroscience in preparation for my dissertation. In the introductory course, each professor in the department shared their research and what they had discovered (or not) about the section of the brain they were studying. My favorite lecture was from a scientist who was investigating… Continue Reading We’ve Come This Far By Faith
I Am Not a Fair-Weather Fan
This past weekend was not a good one for many teams. Michigan State lost to the Buckeyes on Saturday. The Lions were unable to score any points against the Patriots on Sunday. And as I write this post, the Cleveland Guardians are losing to the Yankees, once again. For me, the most painful game on… Continue Reading I Am Not a Fair-Weather Fan
Devastation
When I was a child, I remember being affected by only one hurricane. It was Camille, a category 5 storm. Landfall was in the Mississippi and Louisiana areas. By the time the remnants of the storm reached Ohio, it sparked tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and very strong winds. I was at camp at the time, and… Continue Reading Devastation
Midwest District Conference 2022
We dare to hope that our decisions for mission and ministry are no longer being driven by the pandemic. We have been living in a liminal space for over two years. And yet, there are more decisions before us. On the morning of October 15, 2022, from 10:00 am – 12:00, we will gather for… Continue Reading Midwest District Conference 2022
Out of the Mouths of Babes
Last week I watched a video that brought me joy and laughter. It was with a 7-year-old boy named Tariq. Tariq lives in South Dakota and loves corn. Rather than me describing the video, please take a moment to watch it (the link is below). Tariq describes corn in a new way. I only heard… Continue Reading Out of the Mouths of Babes
Looking Back
This past Sunday was a momentous day in the world of sports. The NFL season kicked off with several games pitting quarterbacks against their former teams. Two games went into overtime. As the Major League Baseball season draws to a close, races for the pennant are becoming more exciting. For the first time ever, at… Continue Reading Looking Back