Regional Minister Reflections

Greetings to all in the Love of Jesus Christ: Every once in a while, it is good to take a step back from life and work and ask: Who are we?  What are we doing? What are our goals? It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut, to keep doing things we should’ve stopped doing […]

Greetings to all in the Love of Jesus Christ: Greetings from Indianapolis, where our Regional Moderator, Kerry Swindle; Rev. Jessica Braxton from Saguaro Christian Church; Lori Tapia; and I participated in the General Board meeting of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. In addition to regular business, the major […]

Greetings to all in the Love of Jesus Christ: I recently heard on the radio: “It’s time for March Madness.” What does the phrase “March Madness” mean to you?  College basketball?  Hundreds of people flying to southeastern Arizona to look for birds? Heavily armed, masked men invading our neighborhoods to “protect us” from our beloved neighbors? Dropping […]

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 It’s Ash Wednesday, and I have “joy” on my mind. That may seem odd:  Ash Wednesday is the day Christians remind ourselves that “from dust we came, and to dust we shall return.” […]

Greetings to all in the name of the Prince of Peace: Reflect for a moment on these words of scripture: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” […]