Small groups made a huge impact in my faith as a disciple of Jesus Christ. I believe that small groups are one of the best ways we disciple each other. (2013: Joint fellowship of two of my small groups in the Philippines) Earlier in my life, I led small groups in my church back in…
Month: June 2023
Grandmother’s Faith
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you. —2 Timothy 1:5 My maternal grandmother was born in the Depression. This fact has affected her entire life. She’s a saver of food and coupons. She taught…
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going…
“We need to keep this conversation going.” I think that was my favorite comment that I overheard at our kickoff for this summer’s Listening Lab at FUMC Hurst this past Sunday. It highlights so much of what I hoped for in helping to plan this opportunity for connecting. We need to keep this conversation going…
Thank You Notes
My mother made me write Thank You notes when I was young. As I recall, I wrote really big because I didn’t always know what to say besides, “Dear _________, thank you for the ________. I love it and it will really come in handy.” At that time, the notes I wrote were all about…
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