- Methodism Revealed January 5, 2012
I'm curious as to what people know or don't know about United Methodism. For example:
What do United Methodists believe?
What is ritual and why do we have it?
Why do we baptize babies?
What's going on in Holy Communion?
Why is our Communion open w...
- Christmas Symbols December 28, 2011
“But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.” –Luke 2:19 (NRSV)
A few weeks ago before a service, I examined the sanctuary’s Christmas tree in the company of a kindergarten student, who was fascinated by the gold and w...
- The Methodist Way October 6, 2011
“Beloved, I do not consider that I have made [God’s righteousness] my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ...
- World Communion October 6, 2011
“I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent m...
- Thoughts about a Recent Tragedy August 3, 2011
“Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. . . .So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.” –Galatians 6:7, 10 (NRSV)
On July 22, as I...
