In “Canoeing the Mountains,” by Tod Bolsinger, we read about adaptive leadership. Explorers Lewis and Clark were seeking a waterway from the east to the Pacific Ocean, journeying by canoe. …
Psalm 46 is a wonderful Psalm of remembrance, and in our remembering strength, for the journey before us. In these days of “social distancing”, filled with uncertainty, anxiety, dis-ease, and…
One of my favorite books, Children’s Letters to God, compiled by Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall continues to make me smile. Here’s a few (just as they wrote them): Dear…
Dear Hyde Park Community Family: Grace and peace to you through our Lord, Jesus Christ. In these anxious days, fueled by the COVID-19 virus, these words of Paul in Philippians…
In light of the continuing spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) I take this opportunity to communicate our current and developing plans for addressing healthy habits and maximizing efforts to prevent…
Several years ago I attended a national United Methodist Clergywomen’s Conference in San Diego. Since we are a global church, there were women in attendance from around the world. …
The Warehouse, our second campus in Over-the-Rhine, under the leadership of Pastor Sherman Bradley and Pastor Sadell Bradley, resumed worship in OTR December 8. This is a “soft launch” that…
Most people when they hear the name “Jimi Hendrix” think of one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Not only a phenomenal guitarist, Hendrix was also a showman. …
We have experienced a mild winter this year and spring is right around the corner. Praise be to God! Spring is my favorite season of the year. Being cooped up…
In John’s Gospel he quotes Jesus: “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.” (John…