January 2023
State of the Church
On January 24, we held our annual State of the Church address and Church Conference meeting. We began with worship and a video highlighting [...]
Hymn of Promise
“In the bulb there is a flower. In the seed an apple tree… In the cold and snow of winter, there’s a spring that [...]
First Words
A few weeks back I wrote about John Wesley’s last words: “Best of all, God is with us.” These are great last words. Today I [...]
Someone Like You
What do a bold businesswoman, a faithful friend, an imperfect parent, and a man terrified of public speaking have in common? Just this: they [...]
December 2022
Last Words
It’s hard to believe but I am writing my last words to you for 2022. Where did the year go? I look forward to [...]
Children, Go Where I Send Thee
Tami and I went to a Christmas concert at the Celtic Junction Arts Center in St. Paul last week. It was full of Irish [...]
Meals on Wheels
Are you looking for a way to help out in our community? We have an enthusiastic & energetic group of people from Resurrection that [...]
Once in a Blue Moon
This year Christmas will be on a Sunday. Unlike Easter, which is always on a Sunday so the date changes each year, Christmas is [...]
November 2022
Too Much of a Good Thing?
This year I’ll have at least three “Thanksgiving” meals. On Thursday, we’ll be at Resurrection church. Then we’ll go to Tami’s parents in Wisconsin [...]
One Thing is Certain
There are many events that take place in our lives; some are filled with joy, and some bring sorrow. All of these event’s shape [...]
New Bishop
On Saturday, November 5, a new bishop was appointed to serve the United Methodist churches in Minnesota. I can’t tell you who that person [...]