What Does It Mean to Be Free in America Today? “The price of liberty is eternal vigilance.”- Thomas Jefferson Hello, fellow American citizens. As we celebrate this 4th of July, our 248th Independence Day, what thoughts or memories come to mind? Today, the 4th of July marks the adoption of the “Declaration of Independence” in […]
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“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in society.” – Billy Graham On this Father’s Day, who comes to mind first? Is it our biological father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, forefathers, spiritual father, ‘Founding Fathers,’ ‘Church Fathers,’ father of a Christian denomination, or someone
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Facing the Future: United Methodism’s Path Forward After a Significant Split “The church changes the world not by making converts but by making disciples” – John Wesley Introduction As a lifelong Methodist, how would you react to a major split within the denomination? Imagine hearing of the departure of over a million United Methodist Church
Honoring John Wesley Powell: Trailblazer and Visionary this Memorial Day Introduction Who could have imagined that the child of a humble Methodist circuit preacher would emerge as a pioneering explorer, revolutionizing the study of Earth science or geology? Can a poor country preacher’s kid, driven by natural curiosity, teach himself geology without a formal degree?
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Introduction Who is the Matriarch of Methodism? Which historical figure, in your opinion, had a major influence on the development of Methodism? Throughout history, amidst tales of bravery, kindness, and success, one person’s impact transcends both time and space. What characteristics make this remarkable person’s deeds impact the lives of their offspring and leave a
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UMC’s LGBTQ Shift: Doctrine and Discipline “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it
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“Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by his talk.” – Carl Jung Have you ever stood in silence, staring up at the blue sky, day or night, and wondered what would happen if the blue sky was forever out of reach for human ambition? What if the notion of gliding, deeply
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Navigating Diverse Views on Life After Death Have there been any quiet moments in your life so far when you started to give serious thought to the journey of life, the passage of time, and what might be ahead? Moreover, have you ever wondered the reason why, metaphorically speaking, the self’s symphony appears to be
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Have you ever thought that there were three (3) persons, but not just one person on the same cross during the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ? If so, who were those 3 persons on one cross? If so, why 3 persons were involved in the Crucifixion, but only one person died? What about the other two
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Exploring the Divine Mandate of “Love Your Enemies” Across Religious Boundaries. Have you ever pondered the profound challenge of loving those who stand as adversaries in your life? Is it possible to extend compassion and understanding to those who, by conventional wisdom, would be labeled as enemies? “Can You Truly Love Your Enemies?” This seemingly
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