In 2 Corinthians, Paul is put in the position of defending his ministry. “Are we beginning to commend ourselves?” he asks the Corinthians. “You are our letters [of commendation],” he reminds them. Paul’s “defense” of the authenticity of his work
The Double-Edged Nature of Denominational Control
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”
A Follow-Up to Duct Tape
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.
Denominational Duct Tape?
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