May 2024
White Squirrel
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” [...]
Could God?
“The Spirit has given each of us a special way of serving others.” – 1 Corinthians 12:7 CEV For the past few years, [...]
Julie’s New Chapter
Greetings! As most of you know by now, I have accepted a new appointment as the lead pastor at First UMC of Red Wing, [...]
April 2024
See Something, Say Something
After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority developed a campaign to heighten terrorism awareness and the reporting of suspicious behavior. Their [...]
Blue Orchard Mason Bees
Have you ever seen a birdhouse that has no room for a nest because it’s crammed full with hollow reeds? Many garden centers carry [...]
Don’t Let the Dog Drive
I was driving down the road the other day and was approached by a truck with a woman and a yellow lab in it. [...]
Death and Taxes
Filling out my taxes this week, I was reminded of the old saying: The only things certain are death and taxes. But Easter reminds [...]
March 2024
Whole-y Week
If all you knew of Holy Week was Palm Sunday and Easter, you might think that Jesus had it easy. One Sunday they throw [...]
DST=VBS is Almost Here!
Now that this weekend has come around, the Saturday to Sunday when we all lose an hour of sleep due to Daylight Saving Time [...]
I Can’t Thank You Enough
It was a long six weeks between the discovery of the growth in my eye and when I could get an appointment with an [...]