There’s a hymn in The United Methodist Hymnal titled, “Now The Silence.” Written by Jaroslav J. Vajda in 1968, the words move through a powerful engagement as a human being with the divine. Probably located in a section of the hymnal unfamiliar to many of us, […]
It’s 12:19am, Christmas day. After being at the church for twelve hours today, I sit in the stillness of this night, after settling in at home, to write this message. The events, the message, the hope of Christmas Eve worship has taught me a few […]
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.Proverbs 3:5-6, NRSV In my final reflection upon the entire trip, the word “Trust” sums up the overarching theme. For my experience of […]
Webpage Text from “Now The Silence,” UMH #619.
Header image taken by Juston during Boone Snow, 2021.