Author Archives: Matt

Often, I have music or something playing on my iPad as a work in the office. Recently, I had an episode of The West Wing streaming (it’s on HBO Max.) At the very end of that particular episode, Josh Lyman rushes out of the Oval Office to catch the president and offer him one moreContinue reading “We Talk About Enemies”

If you know much about me you know that I am an early riser. You might be surprised to learn that being an early riser really isn’t my natural inclination. At least I don’t think that it is. Several factors have changed my morning routine: My dog Hank, who simply does better throughout the dayContinue reading “Pondering Anew”

In this time when we cannot gather as a traditional worshipping community next to one another, I invite you to take a few minutes of personal worship time in front of your screen. Use the parts that contribute to your connection with God and move to the next section, skipping those things that do not.Continue reading “Virtual Worship: Light of the World”

If you know me you know that I love movies. In particular, I’m a fan of the super hero science fiction genre. As I was ramping up to work from home during this era of the super-virus, I saw a .gif that referenced a movie that I truly love. Looking through the lens of ourContinue reading “Imagine What You’ll Know Tomorrow”

  I’ve only been at Kingwood United Methodist Church since May 1, 2019. During that time, we’ve had two different floods and, now, what would seem to be a plague of sorts. I’ve joked that I’m looking for the locusts and the frogs to show up next! While not trying to really make light ofContinue reading “The Overcomers”