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Being United as a United Methodist

Abraham Lincoln was particularly gifted in taking a Scripture passage and applying it to a specific situation. In his 1858 … Continue reading Being United as a United Methodist

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Political Strategies Have No Place in the Church

In an election year, political strategy is an important topic. You have to determine the right path to take to … Continue reading Political Strategies Have No Place in the Church

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Teaching Infant Baptism in Rural America

If there was a seminary course that focused on “things you do not discuss” in the church, I believe infant … Continue reading Teaching Infant Baptism in Rural America

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The Freeh Report: Lessons for the Church in Protecting Children

Former FBI Director Louis Freeh, today, released the findings of an investigation looking into Penn State’s involvement in the Jerry … Continue reading The Freeh Report: Lessons for the Church in Protecting Children

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Thoughts from Reading William Willimon’s Latest Book “Bishop”

In a few short days, United Methodist from across the United States will gather at jurisdictional conferences. The main purpose … Continue reading Thoughts from Reading William Willimon’s Latest Book “Bishop”