Let me share with you part of my Annual Conference experience. Everything was business as usual this year. There was nothing too much out of the ordinary that took place. Supposedly, I did come out in a picture in the conference paper. That's a miracle they got me sitting in my seat.Probably the biggest talk was over the issue of clergy effectiveness. There is a new form that was voted on for SPRC and pastors to use. It's a long form; I don't have too...
So, I went to conduct the funeral service for the still-born. His name was Ralph. The couple were not members of Mom's church, but had family members that were. Since I didn't know the family at all I went in as a complete outsider. From that perspective, it was a unique experience. Right now I cannot recall something like that where I had no relation, connection or previous exposure to a gathering. That meant I didn't say too much outside of the parts...
I'll be in Pearsall tomorrow. Gloria's mom asked if I would fill in for a funeral while she is away at her Annual Conference. The service will be for a stillborn. This will be a first for me. I'm sure emotions run kind of high in that situation.Shall we remind ourselves of Christ's presence with us always and His knowledge of our sufferings? That is what it boils down to in the end, for all of us. We have a tendency to put a lot of emphasis on temporal...
The last day of AC for us. We'll be back tomorrow. I don't know the date for this article:How do you learn best—repetition, observation, listening? There are many ways that we take in knowledge. Since going back to school I’ve become acquainted with one technique that perhaps you’re familiar with. Now, we don’t usually like to use this one, but somehow it seems to creep in. I have professors that like to go over each question of a test after we have...
I've seen surfing Jesus, now it's on to Selena! From December '05:Did you know there are people who study our signatures? Please don’t ask me what they’re called. Signature study people, I suppose. It is said that we can determine a number of things concerning you from your signature. By the stroke of your “t’s” and the dotting of your “i’s” we can tell your overall attitude in life. The curvature of your letters can explain your outlook on life. Even...
Still at Annual Conference. This is from August '05, I think: Most people have a favorite movie. Within that movie are unforgettable characters, riveting plots, and perhaps a hint of personal significance. Some embrace classic films that leave us feeling like we’re watching it for the first time, while others seem to find a favorite every season. Regardless, concerning movies, most would agree on one thing: the sequel is never as good. You know what...
While I'm away at Annual Conference, I'll take you back to July 2005 with this one: I have always been amazed at how much I can learn about my faith through my children. The “out of the mouths of babes” is no mere cliché. I was mowing the lawn one afternoon, when Brittani (our oldest) came running with something to say. As she got closer she had a big smile on her face. She looked at the lawn and yelled out, “So good, so far, Dad!” Now, you might recognize...
It's rather disturbing. I was for sure once the semester ended I would have time to blog a little bit more. However, I'm finding the pile I had aside marked "get done once school is" grew more than I realized. Enough excuses. Tomorrow we're leaving for Annual Conference. What I plan on doing is using Blogger's scheduling feature and post Trumpet (BUMC newsletter) articles I've written from previous years. That is assuming I've filed (electronically) them...
