Why Do I Like Annual Conference?

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Call me crazy, but I love Annual Conference. I can’t help it. I do not experience Annual Conference as a boring burden. Instead, I see it is as a chance to connect with something bigger than myself. In fact, Annual Conference is all about connection. Here are a few ways that Annual Conference is connected to who I am.

Thankful for Belonging

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One of the things that I am thankful for is a sense of belonging. I belong to my family. I belong to my church. I belong to God. When I get in tight spots, I have people that will stay by my side, and I will stay by them when they struggle. I have a family that loves [...]

Christianity: Not a Solo Sport

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I have just come home from our Tuesday night Men’s Study. It is a safe place where we can share our triumphs and struggles with each other and lean on each other for support. It is a wonderful community. Tonight, someone said, “Christianity is not a solo sport.” That is true on many levels. We know [...]