Jan 22, 2024
It’s Monday. Does it ever feel like Monday comes knocking with all the enthusiasm as a snooze button on an alarm clock? Mondays have, for a while, gotten a bad rap. Ever heard the phrase, “It’s a Monday.” A day when it seems nothing goes right. You forget the...
Jan 19, 2024
In some of my readings this week, I read a blog written about Zechariah and how the journey he had was/is a lot like the post-pandemic church. During reading, I was struck by the words because they echo the sentiments many of us share/feel. Check it out. “The...
Jan 18, 2024
When Tom and I were in Michigan last September for his 70.3 Ironman, the weather took a rather sudden turn for “cold” (for triathlon standards). His test swim in 54-degree water did not go as well as he had hoped. (Note: I can’t imagine swimming 1.2 miles in a...
Jan 17, 2024
Years ago, prior to the launch of West, I had the opportunity to sit with the Bishop, the District Superintendent, the Director of Congregational Development, and a few other clergy folks. We were all around the table because we each brought different perspectives to...
Jan 11, 2024
John Wesley is the founding father of Methodism (of which West is proudly a part). John Wesley was an influential figure in Christian history, particularly known for founding the Methodist movement. Born on June 28, 1703, in Epworth, England, Wesley was the fifteenth...
