by Mike Hicks | Apr 28, 2021 | Journey
Rev. Dr. T. Jerry Mitchell, former Executive Director of our Foundation (1984-2007). October 17, 1940 – April 25, 2021 Gifts in memory of Rev. Mitchell can be made to The Mitchell Family Scholarship Endowment through our Foundation by way of mail or here on our...
by Mike Hicks | Apr 21, 2021 | Journey
I had the opportunity to join about 2,300 other Methodists in listening to Rick Steves share about the connection of travel with spirituality. The event was sponsored by the General Board of Higher Education. Rick shared that he is a Lutheran with a strong faith in...
by Mike Hicks | Apr 14, 2021 | Journey
There are times in anticipation of a journey and on the journey that we just need some downtime. I have been on a few trips that consisted of constant motion and very little time for sitting and thinking. The trip was good, but I was exhausted at the end. How do we...
by Mike Hicks | Apr 7, 2021 | Journey
The story of those on the road to Emmaus is about disappointed followers of Jesus, who believed that the journey with Jesus died Good Friday. As they traveled, they are joined by another. This other asked about their sadness and despair. This stranger began to probe...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 31, 2021 | Easter, Journey
We stand in the middle of this week reflecting on the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with palms, yet knowing what is coming. There is the touching gathering of the beloved community that we know as the Last Supper. It is a moment of tenderness and also betrayal...
