Do you ever have a week where a word just keeps popping up in all aspects of your life? For me this past week, the word has been “forgive.” It hasn’t just been in my Bible study, but I even read a newspaper article discussing results of a study which indicated the ability to forgive … [Read more…]
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I am thankful to have served as your pastor over the last four plus years. As you may know, the United Methodist Church requires pastors to retire at the age of 72, and I have reached that glorious milestone. Therefore, as of July 1st, I will no longer be … [Read more…]
Faith Leaders Are First Responders in Preventing Suicide By Anne Mathews-Younes on June 21, 2022. Leading Ideas Anne Mathews-Younes writes that faith leaders and faith communities are in a unique positionto prevent suicide. She shares information about how to recognize the warning signs for suicide,ask the suicide question, and get help for those who are … [Read more…]
The Power of The TongueJohn 12:1-11 The tongue. The human tongue is a conglomeration of eight muscles. It is used throughout the day to perform several functions, such as tasting, breathing, swallowing and speaking. Many of us grew up hearing that the tongue was the strongest muscle in the body. While that is not true, … [Read more…]
I thought rather than me trying to summarize how the beginning of Passover is celebrated in the Jewish faith, I would share with you some information from Chabad.org: “The eight-day Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, this year April 5 … [Read more…]
There are so many things I would like to share with you this week. First I would like to chat a bit about Disability Awareness. The month of March is Disability Awareness month. Our consciousness of the differing abilities of others is one of the many opportunities we as followers of Jesus Christ can embrace … [Read more…]
“God will always love you.” “God will never leave you.” These are the words whispered into the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis’ ear by her mother as Jacqui was taking Communion at age 7. Jacqui will be the featured guest at the PDC-BWC Next Level Speaker Series on Wednesday when she talks about Fierce Love. God’s fierce … [Read more…]