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…
A research study recently asked 100 Japanese and American students to write down the decisions that they would like to make for themselves on a sheet of paper. On the…
At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream, God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (1 Kings 3:5) Are you familiar with Solomon’s story,…
Sylvester Stallone was raised in a Christian home, attended Catholic schools and was “taught the faith.” In a 2006 interview he shares that as he went out into the “real…
Hyde Park Community UMC is a faith community that believes in “gift based ministry”. God gifted you and me and calls each of us to specific tasks, ministries, and missions…
The National Park Service has a 124- page manual to describe the duties of lighthouse keeper. Here are a few of the tasks: Light the beacon well before dusk. Inspect…
We who claim to follow Jesus have been commissioned; over time it has become known as “The Great Commission” (Matthew 28: 16-20). Webster’s New World Dictionary defines commission, “ An…
Building a church community of genuine and authentic relationships is hard work. The social constructs of race, class, age, etc. all contribute. It takes intentionality, humility, and a willingness to…