Day 21 – March 17 Michelle Bodle Community Connections:  Wesley Theological Seminary D.Min. student; Pastor Philipsburg Grace/ Morgan Run United Methodist Parish (Susquehanna Conference, PA) Superpower:  Thinking through things quickly and finding odd connections “Longing Together” ~ Psalm 42:1–7 Growing up, my church dipped a toe into a praise and worship service when I was in […]

Day 20 – March 16 Leven Chuck Wilson Community Connections:  Wesley Theological Seminary Wesley Council Donor; Be U Nation, Founder; Renew Group, Inc., President Superpower:  Faith God’s Ways are Higher~ Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 51:10           When we talk about God’s way, we must examine God’s higher ways.  I suggest we investigate the spirit of healing.           […]

Day 19 – March 15 Epworth House Mission Project Committee Community Connections:  Baltimore-Washington Conference of United Methodist Women, Missioner-in-Residence Program of Wesley Theological Seminary; WTS Wesley Council Donors Superpower:  Sharing financial and spiritual support and the love of God! God the Living Water That Strengthens the Community  ~ Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95 God has a […]

Day 18 – March 14 Chip Aldridge Community Connections:  Wesley Theological Seminary Associate Dean for Admissions; WTS Graduate — MDiv 1985 and DMin 1995 Superpower:  Folding paper cranes What about the pigs?        The Gospel for today is “The Prodigal Son” (Luke 15:11-32).  We know all our scripture began as oral tradition.  I […]

Day 17 – March 13 Rashad Shabazz Community Connections:  Wesley Theological Seminary Student, Staff,  Association of Black Seminarians Superpower:  Simplifying complex things Forgive ~Genesis 37:3–4,12–28, Psalm 105:16–22, Matthew 21:33–43 Grant, O Lord, that as your Son Jesus Christ prayed for his enemies on the cross, so we may have grace to forgive those who wrongfully […]

Day 16 – March 12 Tonya Miles Community Connections:  former Executive Assistant to President David McAllister-Wilson and Secretary of Wesley Theological Seminary Superpower:  Faith Prayer for Our Hearts ~ Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 16:19-31; Psalm 1 Heavenly Father, hear our prayer.  Lord, oh Lord, let our hearts recognize that there are only two ways of living […]

Day 15 – March 11 Nick Works Community Connections:  Wesley Theological Seminary Alum, 2012; WTS staff since 2012, lately as the Assistant Director of the Practice of Ministry and Mission (PM&M) Superpower:  I possess (none). The best power I offer is the power of friendliness to all. GOATs ~ Mt. 20:17-28 The term GOAT (Greatest […]

Day 14 – March 10 Elijah Ferebee Community Connections:  Wesley Theological Seminary Alum M.Div. 2019; WTS Staff (Recruiter, Office of Admissions); Emory Fellowship UMC, DC Superpower:  Making the most of what I have Be Like Our Planet ~ Isaiah 1:16-20 From the dawn of our creation we have been told that we are the reflection of […]

Day 13 – March 9 Brenda Girton-Mitchell Community Connections:  Wesley Theological Seminary Graduate 2004; WTS Board Of Governors, Emeritus; Wesley Council Donor, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD. Superpower:  Faith Does Anybody Want to be Holy? Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuaryPure and holy, tried and trueWith thanksgiving, I’ll be a livingSanctuary for You […]

Day 12 – March 8 Rock Jones Community Connections:  Wesley Theological Seminary Board of Governors; Ohio Wesleyan University, President Superpower:  Hope The Habit of Community ~ Psalm 121 One of the formative events of my college years was participation in an 18-day excursion from central Arkansas to Shiprock, New Mexico for two weeks of volunteer […]