>The word for the day, according to dictionary.com, is probity: "complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness." I like the word, and find it even more fascinating that yesterday's word was recherche which can mean: "uncommon; exotic; rare."The two words fit together nicely given current events. The question is, do they point to an absence of such … Continue reading Word of the Day: Probity
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Prayer for Holiness # 1
>As we journey these last few weeks toward the Easter Triduum, I will be blogging prayers for holiness. John Wesley's covenant prayer is well known, but difficult to pray. In a recent lecture, Bishop Ken Carder shared a personal testimony about a friend and colleague who visited him in the hospital after he had experienced … Continue reading Prayer for Holiness # 1
BMCR highlights
>This year's gathering of Black Methodists for Church Renewal in Los Angeles has been inspiring and hopeful. Here are a few highlights (quotes paraphrased as best I can remember):We founded the Black Alliance for Just Immigration because we believe that the black voice must be heard on this issue. Go down to the U.S. / … Continue reading BMCR highlights
Should Nations Repent?
>There is certainly biblical precedent for doing so and not just with the story of Israel, God's covenant people. Read Jonah, where a whole nation takes the king's lead, donning sackcloth and "crying mightily to God - turning from their evil ways and from the violence that is in their hands." (3:8) If both individuals … Continue reading Should Nations Repent?
The World is My Parish
>“I look upon all the world as my parish; thus far I mean, that, in whatever part of it I am, I judge it meet, right, and my bounden duty to declare unto all that are willing to hear, the glad tidings of salvation. This is the work which I know God has called me … Continue reading The World is My Parish
Sir, Give us this Water
>A Sermon for the Third Sunday of LentRead John 4:5-42 Nothing is more basic to life than thirst. Everybody needs water. A person can go a long time without food, but water is a different story. Everybody needs water, and everyone understands what it means to thirst, at least at some level. Of course, when … Continue reading Sir, Give us this Water
RUMC Black History Spotlights (2008)
>Some have asked for more info on our Black History Spotlights this year (all related specifically to Methodist History). So, here you go:Henry Evans (Slides / Narrative)The Black College Fund (Slides / Narrative)Africa University (Slides / Narrative)The Central Jurisdiction (Slides / Narrative)Also, here is a link to a previous year where the purpose and rationale … Continue reading RUMC Black History Spotlights (2008)
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