For over twenty years, I have gone out and worked with churches embroiled in conflict. The issues folks have had with one another have varied with each church. Some people have been upset over changes the leadership … Read More
Weekly Message from Rev. Don Gotham
Are you a planner? Are you the type of person who maps out the flow of your days weeks in advance? I tend to be a planner. I try not to be rigid about the … Read More
The United Methodist Church and Halloween
Did you know that Halloween began as a church holiday, or holy day? Halloween (or All Hallows’ Eve) means “the evening of Hallows.” “Hallows” is simply an older English way of saying “saints” — so, … Read More
Weekly Devotional – “Control”
I’ve always been big on control. I liked to be in charge of what was happening at work and at home. I had learned control at an early age. When no one is in control … Read More
Weekly Devotional: “How do they know you are a Christian?”
This is a loose repeat of an old story: A woman was in a hurry and was speeding. She had cut someone off and had shaken her fists at others. Then she saw the flashing lights … Read More
The “Live a God-Pleasing Life!” Stewardship Program Is Here!!
This month we will be studying the series: “Live a God-Pleasing Life!” in our worship services. We will discuss faith as the foundation for stewardship, for it is only through faith that we can please God. We will … Read More
Weekly Devotional – “The Begets”
I have often wondered as I have grown older, if I have done what God wanted me to do. When I had polio and had been praying to die for some time; I heard a … Read More
Weekly Devotional – “God’s Plans”
I was 12 years and one month old and I was alone and, on a bus, traveling back home from LeRoy, Michigan. It was July 11, 1947 and it must have been late because I … Read More
Weekly Devotional: “Scam Phone Calls”
We have all received them… The phone calls that threaten that Police, Sheriff, IRS, or DEA will be at your house shortly to arrest you if you don’t make arrangements for payment, or that your … Read More
Letter from Rev. Don Gotham – “How Was It?”
“How was it?” is the question I have been most frequently asked since returning from these past months of spiritual renewal leave. I confess I don’t have a one-sentence answer. I sincerely sought Jesus during this time, … Read More