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It may seem strange given I am writing this in December, but I would like to talk briefly about Easter and its relationship to Advent. You may think maybe I have gone off the rails; after all Advent relates to Christmas not Easter. Christmas, and the massive thing it has become culturally, has become the central event of the Christian year. It is certainly a time to celebrate. We celebrate the birth of our savior, but I think also we are celebrating much more. Whatever may ha

I was reading something this past week online and ran across something about the legend of the Christmas spider.  Not knowing what this was, I decided to do some more investigation, which is the constant learner in me.  Ask my husband and he will tell you any time I know don’t something the first thing I do is head to Google.  Anyway, I searched for the legend of the Christmas spider, and what I found out is there are multiple versions of the story.  I thought I would share t

Dear DLUMC Family, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s take a moment to pause and reflect on the abundant blessings in our lives. This is a time to gather with family and friends, to express gratitude for the love that surrounds us, and to recognize the grace of God in our daily lives. Thanksgiving invites us to remember the importance of community, generosity, and thankfulness for both the big and small gifts we receive. In this season of gratitude, we must also r