Roy's Ramblings It seems like there is always something to remember/recognize/celebrate. For example (and after a quick google search) February: Black History Month, American Heart Month, National Library Lover’s Month, March:...

Roy's Ramblings This week we are looking at the “Doubting Thomas” story. Thomas, one of the original twelve disciples of Jesus, is best known for initially refusing to believe in Jesus' Resurrection. He famously stated he would not...

Roy's Ramblings We all know of the acronym T.G.I.F - Thank God It’s Friday!! I mean there is actually a restaurant named this and when they first opened they always had a big special on one menu item on Friday to celebrate the day....

Roy's Ramblings So this coming week is Holy Week … or as Clergy sometimes call it - Spiritual/Theological Whiplash week. Let me explain: We start the week off on Palm Sunday - Triumphal entry into Jerusalem - singing and shouting...

Roy's Ramblings So this week has been Spring Break for the Brown County Schools, so Samuel has been hunkered down in his room playing online with the “nerd herd” - only coming out for food and an occasional shower. His idea of a...

Roy's Ramblings It is well known that I can not sing. I’ve always wanted to - I love poetry, lyrics, word play, everything that songs and singing employ. But, I have never been able to make my voice match the correct note, pitch,...

Roy's Ramblings Wow!!! What a week of strange weather - cold, warm, snow, rain, fog, and the forecast for the weekend is finally some sunshine and warmer “season like” temps. Our school system had a couple of days of delayed...

Roy's Ramblings Greetings All - My lenten Sermon Series this year is titled: BESIDE(S) JESUS. Sure, Lent is usually all about Jesus. (as it should be)  Starting with His baptism, sharing his public ministry, and moving into his...

Roy's Ramblings Lent has begun … but … what exactly is Lent? Well, Wikipedia says: Lent is a 40-day, solemn Christian season of preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2026) and ending on Holy Thursday (April...

Roy's Ramblings In 2022 the church leadership came together to create a new Local Church Mission Statement and Core Values for Nashville UMC - the product of their diligent work and effort resulted in: A new (and our current)...