Today I want to share “part three” in a series of updates I have offered to our congregation regarding the future of the United Methodist Church dating back to January of 2020. Recent news merits this third update, but I believe the context of what … [Read more]
Standing on the shoulders of giants
It was the fall of 1885. The Wilson, Tims, Hackler, Boswell, Kizziar, Hubbrad, Russell, House, Bratton, Balch, Buttrell and Hopson families led by Rev. Perry organized the Mansfield Methodist Church. For $100, they would eventually purchase … [Read more]
We should have talked about this before…
As I was preparing for this week’s Wednesday Night Check-In, something occurred to me that I had not thought of before. I have never done a message series on suffering. Which for some, you might think, “Well, of course not. Who … [Read more]
Every day is Veterans Day
Each year on the 11th of November we observe a day set aside to honor and express appreciation to all military veterans who have served our nation. Originally known as Armistice Day, which marked the signing of the Versailles Treaty at the 11th hour … [Read more]
What we all know we all need
Several years ago I had to go to physical therapy for my shoulder. I had “tweaked” it somehow and certain movements had started causing significant pain. The therapist that worked with me was wonderful. He did a meticulous evaluation asking lots of … [Read more]
God working in the wilderness
This past week I have been re-reading the book Strengthening the Soul of your Leadership by Ruth Hailey Barton. It was a book that profoundly impacted me when I first read it five or six years ago. Barton’s book is a reflection on the … [Read more]
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