As we begin the season of Advent, preparing our hearts, and homes for Christmas, I uplift to you three very specific ways you can be present through your Christmas presents.…
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow lived during a turbulent time in our nation’s history. In 1861 the first shots of the Civil War were fired. His household experienced a tragic fire which…
This Sunday, November 19, we will gather, blessed and beloved children of God, and we will work as the body of Christ to package and deliver Thanksgiving meals, blessing God’s…
As the temperature drops outside and the days get shorter and shorter it’s easy to want to hunker down at home with some hot cider and a good book, and…
There is an expression we have heard and no doubt used when either explaining how we’ve handled, or are giving advice on how to handle, conflict: “Take the high road”. …
As the Pastor of Discipleship Ministry at HPCUMC I wish to share a few comments about discipleship. First, a definition: a disciple is a follower or student of a teacher,…
With all of the hate, division, and violence in today’s world, it is tempting to cave into despair. The world is a mess! The good news is we can make…
Eleanor Roosevelt, the first lady during some of the most tumultuous years of the 20th Century, was a determined, strong woman. No matter how many struggles she faced, she strove…
America’s first lighthouse, Boston Light, celebrated its 300th anniversary in September of 2016. Sally Snowman (her real name) is the keeper of the lighthouse. The original tower was built in…
Beloved children of God in Texas, Florida, the southeast, Puerto Rico, and Mexico City have had their lives turned upside down by recent natural disasters. UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on…