December 26, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field “…and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21 NLT). Blessings to you, friends, in the Matchless Name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer! Still bleary-eyed from your Christmas Day celebration, gifts, and feasting? Exhausted from a too-long To-Do … The Matchless Name of Jesus Read More »| Wesleyan
November 28, 2023 By. Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field We’re all familiar with Frosty, Santa, and Rudolf jostling for attention in December, but last night at our community’s Electric Christmas Parade I got to thinking about dandelions, the Holy Spirit, and the witness of Christian disciples. The Electric Christmas Parade, held the Saturday evening after … Dandelions in December Read More »| Wesleyan
November 21, 2023 By. Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field By all accounts from the signals in our broader culture, I’m a voice crying in the wilderness on this issue: the “holiday mashup” is in full swing. Disorientation is a high probability for many of us. Last evening, a week before Thanksgiving, I noticed at a … Untangling the Holiday Mashup Read More »| Wesleyan
December 5, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field “…and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” Revelation 7:9 This is the wondrous season in which we look back to the birth of our Savior in Bethlehem … For Every People and Nation: What is Fair for Some Should Be Fair for All Read More »| Wesleyan
By Rev. Dr. Scott Field October 3, 2023 The dreaded Red Zone Fumble! Clock running down. No time for missteps, miscues, or mistakes. Your team’s offense is driving toward the goal line. It’s the Red Zone! Just-twenty-yards-to-TOUCHDOWN! You are oh, so close… the last thing you want to do is fumble the ball and, even … The Dreaded Fourth Quarter Red Zone Fumble… Read More »| Wesleyan
November 7, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field “I like the old wine best.” John Wesley, Letter from Dublin, June 20, 1789. Recently I participated in the Great Lakes Convening Conference of the Global Methodist Church. How to describe the unbridled joy that permeated the gathering? Like children on Christmas morning? Like graduates enthusiastically … John Wesley, Sommelier? Read More »| Wesleyan
November 14, 2023 By. Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field Last week Heather Hahn, Assistant News Editor of UM News, reported on the opening address given by Bishop Thomas Bickerton, President of the Council of United Methodist Bishops, at their meeting in North Carolina. An address by a bishop to an audience of other bishops might … Let’s Agree To Turn The Page Bishop Bickerton Read More »| Wesleyan