Most of us would not like to spend a vacation in the wilderness.  It is defined as: Wilderness - an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region. As we move into the…

Friends in Christ, Yesterday’s news from the United Methodist Church has caused pain, confusion, anxiety, and for some rejoicing. Delegates from around the world gathered in St. Louis for the…

Let’s talk about wrestling! Have you ever watched wrestling on television? Is it fake or real? Do people really do this for a living and do they really get excited…

The national headlines that will appear soon about the United Methodist Church may be disturbing or misleading.  Hamilton got it right: “History is watching.” This week (Feb. 23-26) nearly 1,000…

Henri Nouwen writes:  “Waiting is not a very popular attitude. Waiting is not something that people think about with great sympathy.  In fact, most people consider waiting a waste of…

“God Friended Me,” a new television series, has just been renewed for a second season with CBS.   Brandon Micheal Hall stars in the show.  He is a young man…

“What is an ‘Any-a-gram?’” I asked. “It’s called the ‘ENNEAGRAM!’”  My friend retorted. My first introduction to the Enneagram was in January 2017 at a conference. People from the conference…

As we begin a new year, I celebrate with you 2018!  Thank you for your faithfulness to the ministry and mission of HPCUMC/OTRCC through your generosity.  You have offered abundant…

Our church family has a rich, faithful history.  Some of you may be aware that our current sanctuary was built in 1927, just two years before the Stock Market crash…

“The Star” leads the Magi and their caravan to the Christ Child, and in transforming wonder lead them back into the world.  Likewise “The Star” leads and sends you and…