by Rebekah Simon-Peter | May 9, 2016
General Conference is a quadrennial gathering of the global United Methodist Church. But by definition, this global gathering is intensely local. Local dialects, languages, costumes, greetings, and worship practices take center stage. This convocation begs the...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Aug 17, 2015
The power of affirmation is well known in human relationships. In fact social scientists have identified the ideal ratio of positive to negative statements for happy and healthy marriages and work environments; it’s 5:1. The same applies to churches. Robert Schnase,...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Jan 18, 2014
This week, I’m continuing to share tips for people of faith who are resolved to evolve in 2014. Tip #1 was Get Authentic. Tip #2 is Get to know Jesus, again. When Jesus first came to me in a vision, over 20 years ago, it was a shock. Not only that he was in...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Nov 8, 2012
The Republicans learned a lesson the hard way. Mitt Romney’s loss showed, among other things, that the GOP is out of touch with the realities of the changing demographics of the American people.As a whole, we are more Black, more Hispanic, more Asian, more...
