Jul 19, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings
Although I feel a little crazy for doing it, I thought this day might come—the day I become a student again! In August, I’ll begin my Doctor of Ministry at Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, GA, part of Emory University. The program is built for those who work in...
Jun 28, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings
In Mark 6, Jesus directs his disciples to go out into the countryside “two by two” (a phrase that immediately triggers the song from 2011 Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon, to play in my head) to heal people and preach repentance. He instructs them to be as...
Jun 15, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings
Families are like fudge—mostly sweet, with a few nuts.—Les Dawson If minutes were kept of a family gathering, they would show that members not present and subjects discussed were one and the same.—Robert Brault Family is a blessing. Just keep saying that when you are...
Jun 7, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings, Spiritual Formation
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… the philosopher Obi Wan Kenobi responded to Han Solo calling him a fool with this famous quip, “Who’s the more foolish—the fool or the fool who follows him?” Perhaps Jesus wondered the same thing during his ministry in...
Jun 1, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings
Saturday morning, three of our families experienced one of the worst tragedies in recent memory as a car suddenly and inexplicably swerved across oncoming traffic to take the life of their beloved wife and mother, daughter and sister, aunt and cousin… Brittany was...
May 23, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings
The struggles of life are real. We’ve all felt them. I’m feeling them this week. After a series of tests and consultations, I have been scheduled for bypass surgery on Tuesday, May 25. I’ve been on life’s emotional roller coaster all week. You know the feeling. Most...
