Author Archives: Matt

For those that have arrived recently to United Methodism, the current state of conflict in the United Methodist Church may only be of peripheral concern. I can certainly understand that. Much like our federal government, what we see before us in social media and television can be uncomfortable and painful. It can seem to takeContinue reading “Ties That Bind: A Service of Prayer”

Tumekuja Kuimba One of the joys of living in Houston is our diverse community. Within five minutes of my house I can dine on any cuisine I wish. My neighborhood is a tapestry of peoples from many corners of the world. It’s truly wonderful. Our Sunday worship services are just as diverse. Singing the songs ofContinue reading “Choir Retreat: Tumekuja Kuimba (We Have Come to Sing)”

In the past, summer has been a time to relax. Schedules would unpack a bit, vacations would be the focus of our time and moods would lighten. Even though many of us don’t have children in school anymore, our lives still have a natural rhythm, meaning summers would be time of recovery for the soul. They rhythm would beContinue reading “Choir Retreat: July 2018”

“If you aren’t changing, you’re dying or dead.” This past week, my friend Bill Adams announced to the mass choirs of the Fort Bend Boys Choir what Bill and I had been discussing for a bit . . . that I would not be returning as the FBBC Town Choir Director. This May will markContinue reading “Transforming Me: Change Beginning Now”

As we are down a couple a staff members, I’m one of several who have picked up some extra responsibilities. I’ve been putting in extra time helping out. This is a temporary situation, but it has put me behind on some things I really must get done in my ministry areas. So, I had itContinue reading “Stop: You Are The One Who Can Help Me”