Tag: Home Words Bound
The blessings of life
![Blessings of being Papa](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-10-Weston-Papa4-8.jpg)
Benton Heisler tells the story of a Saturday, with grandson Weston, filled with many blessings. “The beauty of our day centered on enjoying the relationship we have with each other.”
‘Right tool, right task’
![The right tool is on this workbench.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Bentons-Workbench.jpg)
A great grandfather’s workbench continues to serve the next generations of the Heisler family. Today, “Papa” provides starter sets and lessons in what tool is right to do the job.
Further from home and closer to God
![Hiking away from home in the hills](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hiking-man-AdobeStock_108849184_.jpeg)
Rev. Benton Heisler explains that no matter how many miles we travel from home, in joy and in discouragement, God is there to take us in and show us love.
Five generations on the farm
![Learning to use the tools on the farm.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Benton-Ax-man-sm.jpg)
In this month’s blog, Home Words Bound, the Rev. Benton Heisler recalls life on the farm in Indiana and ponders the future of The United Methodist Church.
Remember the essentials
![Robin in nest](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Spring.jpeg)
As we move toward Easter and the promise of new life, the Rev. Benton Heisler encourages all to keep focused on the essentials that unite us in God through Jesus… Continue Reading Remember the essentials
God is in the room
![Child's hands on a Bible](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Child-Bible2.png)
The Rev. Benton Heisler looks back on his childhood relationship with Aunt Peggy. She nurtured in him a love of scripture and a desire to share God’s grace with others.
Time to renew your heart
![Bible, cross, and cup. Tools of a prophet.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Bible4.jpg)
In his latest blog “Home Words Bound,” the Rev. Benton Heisler reminds us of ten questions John Wesley asked to encourage his followers to journey toward wholeness, then and now.
A new year, a new stillness
![Rocky and Pumpkin, two beloved members of the Heisler home.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Benton-blog-dec-18.jpg)
United Methodists in the state have come through a year of change. Now January 1, 2019 is the official “first day” of the new Michigan Conference.
With thanksgiving
![Children praying at dinner](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Prayer.jpg)
In this edition of Home Words Bound, the Rev. Benton Heisler overcomes anxiety with hope and looks forward to thanksgiving.
First impressions reflect Christ
![Hand sharing bread](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bread.jpeg)
What do disciples do? In this month’s Home Words Bound, Rev. Benton Heisler, Director of Connectional Ministry, explains how important first impressions are, in the church and in the community.