It is not often that I am able to take some time to just “read for fun” (who does that anyway – no offense to those of you that do).  I guess having been in some form of […]
“He has told you, human one, what is good and what the Lord requires from you: to do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) This month’s newsletter article is not filled with pretty graphics, […]
This morning was the commissioning worship service for provisional membership as an elder in the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church.  For the past few days people have been asking if I was excited and […]

Categories:

During our two sessions, Bishop Larry Goodpaster requested that the laity and clergy give him permission to speak on our behalf, to send condolence, and solidarity to our AME brothers and sisters in Charleston.  Through fighting back tears, […]

Categories:

This morning I awoke to a Facebook message asking for clergy to gather at 10am to pray for Charleston.  I quickly asked myself, “what happened in Charleston?”  This may sound naive, but I thought possibly an earthquake or […]

Categories:

When most pastors mention going off to annual conference, congregational members may often think that it is a vacation.  Well, I am here to tell you that it is not – it is an important week of business […]

Categories:

I have had a few days to reflect on the weekend that was (and hopefully weekends that will continue to be).  For three days the Belwood Charge was in the midst of revival (May 29-31, 2015).  When I first arrived […]

Categories:

In my current and first appointment at the Belwood Charge, I have learned many new things.  One of these new things is something called “Memorial Day.”  Not only is it a national holiday, but in this part of […]

Categories:

This morning my dad and uncle finished the final closing paperwork on the sale of my grandparents home.  I was just there last Saturday, going through memorabilia and items to take with me.  I knew then that it […]

Categories:

Ash Wednesday begins our journey through Lent. Join my friend and colleague Rev. James L. Trivedi Effect generic viagra germany – Knotting You With Your needs. If a viagra samples in canada website offers this drug without asking […]