This week we welcome special Flash! feature writer: historian, harrier, novelist, and Ruling Elder: Hillary Mohaupt.One hundred years ago, in October 1914, Hanover commemorated a century of Christian education with a month of special services, complete with hymns bearing titles like “Dear Hanover We Love Thee!” and “Song to Hanover.” In 1939, Hanover marked the 125th anniversary…
At the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement and in the midst of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Mother Pollard, a 72 year old participant in the movement, was asked after several weeks of walking to and from her destinations whether she was tired. She responded: My feets is tired, but my soul is rested. Something…
Despite endless vows, protestations, reservations, and absolutes, I’m now flying with the bird. No, not the Holy Spirit – I signed on to fly with that bird a long time ago. I recently let go of yet another “never”: I’m now a password protected participant in the world of Twitter. My caving comes as no…