Author: johnstreetumc

Every now and then I crave pizza. Yummy, hot, sink-my-teeth-into doughy crust pizza.  I make my own dough when I have the time.  The pizza is large enough that after I cut it into slices (square slices because my large tray is rectangular) I have 6-8 slices I can wrap and freeze for later.  The … Continue reading March, 2022

The dark green Carhart coat is heavy and warm. I pull my Muck boats on over my Smart Wool socks and tuck the inner lining of my snow pants into the boots.  Adorned in my best snow gear, I head out to shovel.   The town plows drive up the center of my little road clearing … Continue reading February, 2022

Joy to the World, the Lord is come.  Let earth receive her King!  There it is!  No truer Christian statement has ever been made!  I ended my December (2012) “Pastor’s Corner” with:  Giving birth takes nine months.  Can we give four weeks to give birth to New Hope?  Slow down, wonder and dream, make room for God to Break In … Continue reading December 2021 – January 2022

Lessons from Geese Fact #1: As each goose flaps it’s wings, it creates an “uplift” for the birds that follow. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater range than if each bird flew alone. Lesson: People who share a common sense of direction and community can get where they are going quicker … Continue reading November, 2021