My Thought for the Day today on BBC Radio Scotland - on what it means to not have “agency” in America’s actions, and how in Minnesota people are reclaiming it through solidarity with vulnerable neighbours and getting round the table with their foes. Press play to hear, text below.
Always enough money for another war in the Middle East but never enough money to help people here at home.
Check out this great article about my friend Neely. If you're in the Memphis area, I highly recommend Off the Square Catering for your celebrations! memphisvoyager.com/interview/me...
Grateful for the USA Women’s Hockey Team’s lesson to all women: We don’t have to accept the crumbs when we are an afterthought. Women everywhere: take note.
𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧.
It can produce obedience.
But it can’t produce love.
The Christian season of Lent begins this week. Lent is the 40 days leading to Easter. I continue to ponder the question I wrote about here. Ash Wednesday devotional: Do you want to be made well? | UMC.org share.google/jP746dEvQ3Sq...
Happy Valentine's Day!
Hennepin County, which has one of Minnesota's largest jails, says it still will only notify immigration officials if they produce a judicial warrant.
Minnesota is still occupied, but neighbors are helping neighbors.
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I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
I read some great books this year. What do you recommend? redheadedrev.org/2025/12/29/2...
The season of Advent begins Nov 30 this year. I've written a weekly devotion that includes an activity. Week 1 is creating an Advent wreath for your home, and then a liturgy for lighting a candle each week is included.
Prepare your heart for Christmas. 🎄
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Generosity is a fruit of the spirit. Here's my latest article. www.umc.org/en/content/d...
The recent push by several countries to recognize a state of Palestine is largely symbolic, but it carries diplomatic and potentially legal weight.
My latest reflection is about the global connection of The United Methodist.
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Grateful to the men and women in law enforcement who worked around the clock, leaving their families behind on Father’s Day, to apprehend the assassin.
Our emergency management team is the best in the business.
sharing for those of us who give a shit :: take turns collaboratively, don't fall for the lone hero trope when we all know (er many of us anyway) it's going to take all of us :: don't let anyone convince you that you are worthless we all have something to give :: buildingmovement.org/.../social-c...
The sacraments are important to our faith walk, and they can unite us. www.umc.org/en/content/d...
Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.
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Parents: a reminder that you are approaching Maycember. It's just as busy as December, but without the presents, sugary snacks, and twinkle lights.
Pace thyself.
If you didn't know already
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