We invited Macedonian Ministry pastor, Jennifer Maxell, to reflect on "road signs" she's seeing in her ministry and here's what she had to say: NO U TURNS! Reflection by: Jennifer Maxell I remember one of the first parsonage’s my family ever lived in. It was pink and huge...
The tradition of “spring cleaning” springs up everywhere as daylight lengthens: closets, pantries, desks, garages, to-do lists. And right now, wherever we go, the advice of professional de-clutterer Marie Kondo is springing up, too: only keep items that “spark joy,” she tells us. What can...
We invited Macedonian Ministry pastor, Sherrad Hayes, to reflect on "road signs" he's seeing in his ministry and here's what he had to say: "Buckle Up!" Reflection by: Sherrad Hayes “Therefore, girding up the loins of your mind, being sober-minded, set all your hope on the grace that Jesus...
Plans have carefully been crafted for Lenten observances and grand Easter plans. And then. And then there is a death in your congregation that touches everyone. Or a tragedy in your town that renders all the plans to be nothing more than an afterthought. Or a global anguish that...
We invited several pastors to reflect on "road signs" they're seeing in their ministry and here's what they had to say: The Stop Signs Always Comes Reflection by: Amy Miracle I confess that I get nervous every time I see a sign indicating that a roundabout is ahead....
We invited several pastors to reflect on "road signs" they're seeing in their ministry and here's what they had to say: There's something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear...
Lent began two weeks ago and unless your church chose to give up meetings for Lent (which, by the way, is a wonderful idea and a nurturing spiritual discipline!), you will find yourself in a church board meeting or two during the Lenten Season. What...
We invited several pastors to reflect on "road signs" they're seeing in their ministry and here's what they had to say: "What if we aren't supposed to drive cars on paved roads with orderly signs?" Reflection by: Jim Truesdell "Pictured above are trail markers in the Adirondack State...
Last week, we considered the motivating – and risky – role anger can play in a quest for social justice. In her essay, “Getting Angry Can Be a Good Thing,” Cecilia Muñoz suggests that “Anger has a way . . . of hollowing out your...