It’s About Jesus, Or It’s Nothing
The latest Pew Research Center report on the decline of Christianity in the U.S. came out last week, noting that the decline is continuing...
Some Social Media Guides
Some social media guidelines:Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet just because there’s a picture next to a quote....
The UMC: Single-Issue Driven, Bad at Math, and War Weary
My beloved denomination is getting ready to wage war again for General Conference 2020. Submission for proposed legislation is due on...
Put Not Your Trust in Credentials
I recently saw a title for a book review, “Put Not Your Trust in Credentials.” It makes me think of one of the most insidious...
The Problem of Labels, Assumptions, and the Economy of the Whole
Last week I changed my Facebook cover photo to display the phrase, “When you label me, you negate me,” (a quote attributed to...
One Sentence Can Split a Church, If You Let It
I said the above words in a sermon several Sundays ago, referring to a sentence in the Nicene Creed. I guess I should have gone into more...
Logistics of General Conference 2019 – Making Sure It Works
Much has been said, written, and continues to be debated regarding the called session of General Conference 2019, The Way Forward, and the...
America At Its Best
I will have to confess that I am usually a political cynic at heart. I was relieved when I moved back to Tennessee after 18 years and...
Passion, Position, and Possible
Three things to make clear at the beginning:Passion is good. We should have a burning passion for God and God’s people.Position....