Of Spelling Bee Championship Words and Culture

This morning I was listening to NPR and heard about the young man who won the U.S. National Spelling Bee championship yesterday. When they announced the word that Karthik Nemmani spelled, I thought "Hey! A word I know and can spell!" But neither of the NPR Morning Edition hosts knew the word. Later in the … Continue reading Of Spelling Bee Championship Words and Culture →

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 →