By Wesley Ummel, Morrilton, Arkansas

I am impressed with the ability of our current United Methodist pastors and laity to adjust to these changing times. Even the COVID monster doesn't phase them. The Delta variant appears, and they adjust  accordingly. God bless them with continued wisdom and patience.

One of my uncles shared this bit of wisdom as we struggle with these dangerous times: "When you are dancing with a bear, and you begin to feel fatigued, you don't sit down. You wait until the bear is fatigued, and then you can sit down!"

God bless us with the courage we need. Joan and I are doing fine. And we hope you are also.