Russellings of the Spirit

United Methodist

  • Theological Theme “A” – Connection

    Back in the day, Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri required each of its “camel” students pass through a uniquely fiendish “eye of the needle” before being allowed to graduate. Because of the toll it took on… Continue reading

  • “The Day my Mother Went Crazy”

    I grew up in one of those small towns where everyone knew everything about everyone else. And so it was no surprise that we all heard some version of the story of the day Mrs. Stanfield (not her real name)… Continue reading

  • Humble learning

    “… but wisdom is with the humble.” Proverbs 11:2, NRSV I learned something this past week. I learned that Grand Island, Nebraska is actually a pretty cool place. I learned this as a result of spending three days in Grand… Continue reading