>I love Durham. I have lived here now for over 15 years: four while I was in Divinity School (90-94) and the last eleven (97 - 2009) since I was appointed back here by Bishop Marion Edwards to help start what later became Reconciliation United Methodist Church."How do I love thee ... let me count … Continue reading How do I love thee, Durham?
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Wesley Study Bible
>Ok, so I guess I am going to break down and get it. After all, the sale only goes on through February the 29th, Bishop Willimon says I should have it for Disciple Bible Study, Sue Eldon (Assistant Pastor at RUMC) already let me see how cool the cover was on hers, and I don't … Continue reading Wesley Study Bible
Faith and Leadership
>Leadership is a popular topic these days. Just flipping through February's Readers' Digest reminded me of that fact. There was a page devoted to quotes on Leadership. Here were my favorites:"Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers." - Gen. Colin Powell"Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, … Continue reading Faith and Leadership
In case you need a laugh
>This one is all over facebook ... but in case you are not in that corner of the web, let me share with bloggers and blog readers
Sermon Blogging: Jesus, The Exorcist
>Preached at RUMC on February 2, 2009Mark 1:21-28At our Bible Study this past Wednesday night, Pastor Edgardo spoke briefly about his recent trip to Cuba. At one point during his stay, he was walking through a garden and taking pictures. He turned his camera towards a statue of Lucifer, the fallen angel, known to many … Continue reading Sermon Blogging: Jesus, The Exorcist
If a church has to have a commerical …
>Why can't United Methodists do one like this ...Hey ... I am just asking.
Two Prayers for a President and a Nation
>In my next post, I will reflect a little on "praying in the public square" - but before doing that, I wanted to post video and full transcripts of Rick Warren's and Joseph Lowery's prayers at the Inauguration. Both prayers have created quite a stir - and both seem to have ignited commentators on opposite … Continue reading Two Prayers for a President and a Nation
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