On Charlottesville and the Eclipse
Finding herself serving a church in the path of totality, the Rev. Richenda Fairhurst reflects upon the solar eclipse, and what we can see despite the darkness of events like those in Charlottesville.
Making a Difference Through Learning and Sharing
Making a Difference Through Learning and Sharing
By Brianna Smith | Photo by The Rev. Paul Jeffrey
Hello, my name is Brianna Smith and I am...
God is on the Side of the Damned
"The point being that the core and foundation of the faith of Jesus is a commitment not to an abstract justice but to the...
When General Conference Meets Celebrity Gossip
My two worlds just collided and I am so giddy. Something huge happened, and I am sure you’ll roll your eyes at me, but...
Clergy Wellness Corner: Avoiding Burnout
By Rev. John J. Shaffer
As I reflect on my 51 years in ministry, I am aware that ministry, for the most part, remained fun...
Religion is supposed to bind us together; don’t use it to cast others out
"What religious tie binds/blinds you to persons you don’t agree with, or you negatively, harshly judge?"
Rev. Paul Graves wrestles with the polarizing effect of religion in culture today, noting how it is better purposed to bind us together.
Creating new traditions and beginning anew in 2018!
By Pastor Karen Yokota Love | Additional Photos by Wikipedia and Patrick Scriven
Believe it or not, the most important holiday in my family wasn’t...
On gun control: safe practice, as well as policy
On gun control: safe practice, as well as policy | By the Rev. William “Bo” Bryan, Jr.
The Rev. William "Bo" Bryan, Jr. of Prosser...
The church is watching, waiting, UMC Bishops told
CHICAGO – (April 29, 2018) United Methodist bishops were today reminded that the church is watching, waiting and wondering if and how they will...
Dave’s Dibble: Entertainment Bar is Rising
Line illustration courtesy of Pearson Scott Foresman/Wikipedia. Photos courtesy of Wikipedia.
Dave's Dibble
n: a tool for poking holes in the ground
A Christ-follower’s attempt to...
