This year, as my spiritual discipline for Lent, I will engage, through prayer and reflection, the practice of mindfulness. In their book, “Poetry of Presence: An Anthology of Mindfulness Poems,” Phyllis Cole-Dai and Ruby R. Wilson define mindfulness this way: “Mindfulness is keeping our heads and hearts where our bodies are. Moment by moment, we…Read More »
Rev. Dr. Marcus Freeman named new Capital DS
Rev. Dr. Marcus Freeman to lead Capital District – Bishop Announces New Appointments for Las Misiones and Capital Districts — Rio Texas Annual Conference Bishop Robert Schnase of the Rio Texas Conference announces the appointment of Rev. Dr. Marcus Freeman as superintendent of the Capital District. Rev. Dr. Robert Ortiz has been appointed as the new…Read More »
I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying – A Word from DS Rev. Andy Smith
The other night I was watching the Grammys, but I went to bed before the show was over. I was surprised the next morning to read that Bonnie Raitt won Song of the Year, one of the biggest awards of the night, honoring the songwriter (as opposed to the producer or performer). The Song of…Read More »