The List of Names Perhaps you, like me, have been overwhelmed with the news lately. Another mass shooting. Another list of names of lives cut short, images of grieving friends and family on the tv. I've listened to too many pastoral prayers, heard too many bells rung, watched too many candles lit in churches after … Continue reading The Possibilities of a Round Table Conversation
Tag: Cross-cultural learning
Cultural Dialogue on my Plate
This week I am back in Texas, for several meetings and to visit my family. Being back home means a trip to Whataburger. If you’re not from Texas, you may not know about our devotion to Whataburger, a burger restaurant which originated in Corpus Christi. Our passion for Whataburger extends to telling each other tales … Continue reading Cultural Dialogue on my Plate
Cross-Cultural Short-Term Mission
#MyHope4Methodism If you are a member of the United Methodist Church, you are likely already aware of the conflicts and divisions within the denomination. If not, a quick internet search may lead to you to blogs, articles, news reports and Twitter feeds about our wrestling with how to be a single denomination while holding differing … Continue reading Cross-Cultural Short-Term Mission
