Jennifer Hampton

BY REVEREND JENNIFER HAMPTON, OF SUNRISE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Who’s ready for swimsuit season?  Anybody?  Not this chick. The remanence of carrying my son Edwin for 42+ weeks and the

For the past 20 years, here in the US, we have seen a rise in numbers with the religious affiliation “S.B.N.R.” Have you heard of it: “Spiritual, But Not Religious”?

When Rev. Dr. Sam Wells was the Dean of Duke Chapel at Duke University, I heard him preach a sermon on the importance of being present and preaching peace. He

One of my favorite responsibilities as a pastor is leading an annual Confirmation class. In my faith tradition, confirmation is a time when a personal decision is made to confirm

I have a friend who refuses to go to the gym in January. He doesn’t have any particular aversion to gyms, except in this first month of each year. “It’s

Letter to Santa: First Draft Dear Santa, You’ve probably just finished dinner and are relaxing by the fireside with your hard-working elves.  I trust the majority of your holiday preparations

Last month, my son met a police officer for the very first time. Being only ten days old, he meets new people and has adventures each and every day. His

I’m in a season of waiting – and I HATE waiting. Perhaps you are like me and patience is not one of those life skills that come naturally. If I

Summer reading lists have always been a staple in my annual routine—as steadfast as turkey on Thanksgiving and Frasier Fir hunting in December. As a child, the blissful freedom from

I’ve done quite a bit of traveling lately, both international and domestic. I love to travel, and look forward to these opportunities with great anticipation and joy. For me, the