So, here is how things stand in United Methodist world: 1. People are still weighing in on the video wars between Bishop Scott Jones and Maxie Dunnam, et. al., on the “worldwide nature of the church” amendments. Good News’ “Perspective”
So, here is how things stand in United Methodist world: 1. People are still weighing in on the video wars between Bishop Scott Jones and Maxie Dunnam, et. al., on the “worldwide nature of the church” amendments. Good News’ “Perspective”
I’m still trying to untangle my tangled thoughts about United Methodism, denominational controversies, and real Christian witness. “Real Christian” was a term John Wesley used fairly often, as noted by Ken Collins in his biography of Wesley by that name.
The current debate over United Methodist constitutional amendments reminds me of a standard joke in the rural State where I live. Farmers quip about holding things together with bailing wire and duct tape. Throw in a pair of pliers
I’ve been struggling with some thoughts for a couple of weeks, now, on a very controversial theme. Several recent experiences have coincided to prompt me to think about sexuality, especially homosexuality. Let me give you pieces and then I’ll
The Thursday before Easter I presided at a funeral of a man I did not really know. I had presided over his grandson’s funeral several years ago. I then had his daughter’s funeral (the mother of the boy who had