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...
Jan 10, 2024
Monday, the weather folks predicted extremely high winds and potentially dangerous conditions for Tuesday. In the line of public school work, there are folks who have to make difficult decisions about whether or not it is safe to have school. There are long-standing...
Jan 9, 2024
“The spices are adding up.” What I heard was, “How can you be so irresponsible with money? Why are there so many spices? If you were more responsible, there would not be so many spices in the spice comment. Why can’t you do better? Be...
Jan 8, 2024
Ten years ago yesterday, what started as an idea for people done with church/religion to have a safe space to encounter the transformational love of God, gave birth to the church of called West. And what a ride it has been. Just like any amusement park ride, it has...
