“When the Church Makes a Difference” “So then, if anyone is in Christ, that person is part of the new creation. The old things have gone away, and look, new things have arrived!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 May 31, 2023 I love stories of when a local church makes the difference in the lives of other… Read More »

“Aldersgate Day” May 24, 2023 If you have been in The United Methodist Church for any amount of time, perhaps you have heard of Aldersgate Day.  It is celebrated on May 24 each year to commemorate the day in 1738 when John Wesley experienced assurance of his salvation.  According to our UMC Communications, Wesley reluctantly… Read More »

“Jesus Chooses to Heal” Now when Jesus had come down from the mountain, large crowds followed him. 2 A man with a skin disease came, kneeled before him, and said, “Lord, if you want, you can make me clean.”3  Jesus reached out his hand and touched him, saying, “I do want to. Become clean.” Instantly… Read More »

“Find your Joy” I have said these things to you so that my joy will be in you and your joy will be complete. John 15:11 CEB April 26, 2023 I remember when I lived up north and was serving in my first church. I remember each day, I would go to a local school… Read More »

“Maundy Thursday” April 5, 2023 As we are in the midst of this Holy Week, tomorrow is Maundy Thursday. Often times we think about worship services on this day that includes Holy Communion, foot/hand washing, etc.  I have been blessed to lead Maundy Thursday services as well as attend them before I became a pastor. … Read More »

“Lead By Example” “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Instead, set an example for the believers through your speech, behavior, love, faith, and by being sexually pure.” 1 Timothy 4:12 March 15, 2023 Last week, I went to my daughter’s school performance and, let me tell you, I was one… Read More »

“Joy” I have great joy and encouragement because of your love, since the hearts of God’s people are refreshed by your actions, my brother.”  Philemon 1:7 March 8, 2023   Yesterday, I took a couple of my kiddos to a trampoline park around dinner time.  In this area, there are a couple places one can… Read More »

“Spring-ing Forward” March 1, 2023 I don’t know about you, but I have been enjoying glimpses of nice/warmer weather here and there!  I am eager to start taking my children outside to play.  It always a joy to hear them laughing and to see them running and wanting to play a good game of, “Tag,… Read More »

“A Journey Through Lent” February 22, 2023 Brothers and sisters in Christ, we are now in the season of Lent that leads to Easter Sunday.  Lent is a 40-day journey (not including Sunday’s) that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday.  The forty days of Lent represents the time that Jesus spent in… Read More »

“Black History Month” February 8, 2023 Each February, many people in our country take time to honor Black History Month; in fact, every United States President has designated February as Black History Month since the mid to late 1970’s.  In observance of Black History Month, I wanted to take a moment to highlight the life… Read More »