Into the Woods and Searching for Hope in Act 2

Into the Woods and Searching for Hope in Act 2

An amusing moment happened several years ago during a community theater production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods.” For those unfamiliar, a production of “Into the Woods” usually runs a little over 2.5 hours. It’s a long show, and the plot is tremendously...
To Hope, Perchance to Dream

To Hope, Perchance to Dream

Dead silence. Not a peep. This was the response at a meeting of local ministers when a denominational leader asked, “What are y’all thinking about in regards to your ministries in 2022?” That was the moment that I realized part of the weight that I’m carrying. Leading...
Church, Health Dept. Team Up for Vaccine Clinic

Church, Health Dept. Team Up for Vaccine Clinic

Everyone else was on vacation when our church became mixed up with the state. I was notified during Holy Week that someone from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) might contact me while other members of the ministerial staff were away following Easter Sunday....