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  • An Encouragement for December

    Two days ago, we entered the season of Advent. For me, one of the most poignant Advent texts is the account of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth. Both women are experiencing unusual pregnancies and Mary seeks out the companionship of her mature kinswoman. Filled by the Holy Spirit, Elizabeth speaks strong words of encouragement and blessing… Continue Reading→

  • Dr. Ashley Boggan Dreff Named General Secretary of GCAH

    Dr. Ashley Boggan Dreff, cradle United Methodist, professor and author of Entangled: A History of American Methodism, Politics, and Sexuality and #Nevertheless: American Methodists and Women’s Rights, has been elected as General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH). Her nomination from the search committee was voted and approved at a special… Continue Reading→

  • An Encouragement for November

    Just in time for All Saints Day, I led the funeral of an everyday saint. A “Renaissance woman” and natural athlete, Donna White, who was born blind, roller-skated, played tennis, rode a bicycle, and played softball using an oar for a bat. (Her family yelled, “Swing!”) She played the flute and piano, put together jigsaw… Continue Reading→

  • The Stormcast – Episode 11: Louisiana Stories, Part 2

    We’re heading back to Louisiana this episode for two more stories. A pastor from the Louisiana Conference shares how she was affected by Hurricane Laura, and a volunteer from North Carolina talks about his experience serving in Louisiana. For more information:NCCUMC Disaster Ministries Continue Reading→

  • The Stormcast – Episode 10: Louisiana Stories, Part 1

    Al Miller (NC Conference Disaster Ministries Director), Rev. Jason DuVall (NC Conference Disaster Response Coordinator), and Rev. Shawn Mitchell (Emergency Response Team member) share some of their experiences working in Louisiana, including partnering with UMCOR to help set up disaster operations following Hurricane Laura. For more information:NCCUMC Disaster MinistriesTraining Opportunities Continue Reading→

  • An Encouragement for October

    I’m leading a Bible Study on Zoom on Wednesday nights using a new book by NT Wright specifically for these days of social distancing, God and the Pandemic: A Christian Reflection on Coronavirus and Its Aftermath. The book begins by giving a brief and basic understanding of how Greek thought influences our current day reactions… Continue Reading→