I have often heard from among people of my own denominational ilk that we United Methodists are “people of grace.” That’s true, in one sense. Anybody who has gone to seminary or read certain writings on John Wesley’s theology run
I have often heard from among people of my own denominational ilk that we United Methodists are “people of grace.” That’s true, in one sense. Anybody who has gone to seminary or read certain writings on John Wesley’s theology run
With everything in me, I don’t want to write this post. But given the Chik-Fil-A controversy and, more broadly, the constant attention to same-sex-related topics in the news, on Facebook, and basically everywhere I turn in daily life, I feel
Today, I worry about sounding downright ungenerous and small-souled. Even more, I worry because the topic I’m about to join cuts a little too close to the bone for me personally. I’m going to try to use parts of my
People who seek to become naturalized citizens of the United States must pass a test to qualify for the privilege of reciting the citizenship oath. And it’s an oral test (see http://www.uscis.gov). No guessing on multiple choice questions. Still worrying about
I’m not a fan of punditry, even of the ecclesial kind, but I guess I’ll set aside scruples and weigh in on the United Methodist General Conference as it presses toward the finish. One question once again stands out: just