>Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become … Continue reading Beyond the Bumber Sticker
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Annual Conference Highs and Lows
>Our family has a tradition at the dinner table. Each time we gather to break bread, we go around the table sharing each person's "high" and "low" for the day. As you might imagine, we have had to tell our children to periodically mix it up. In other words, "lunch" can't be the daily high … Continue reading Annual Conference Highs and Lows
Custody of the Eyes
>There is a popular idea that is frequently referred to in recovery groups: take things one day at a time. Regardless of the addiction (choose your poison - alcohol, drugs, work, food, sex) it is imperative that one "stay on the wagon." A year of sobriety may feel impossible, but a day is more manageable. … Continue reading Custody of the Eyes
Blogging a Hot Topic
>The News and Observer has recently run two articles on blogging that are worth checking out. Yonat Shimron wrote Blessed be the Bloggers: For they shall influence church policy and politics (Friday, June 23) and Flo Johnston wrote about this blog in Christian Convos flourish as pastor begins his blog: Reconciliation UMC reverend finds new … Continue reading Blogging a Hot Topic
Law Abiding and Illegal
>As promised, here is post #2:Reflections on Immigration: the "Law Abiding" and the "Illegal"My previous post on immigration was an attempt to argue that the Church cannot reflect faithfully on this issue without reflecting on baptism and identity. While I am convinced this is true, I also want to offer some more general reflections on … Continue reading Law Abiding and Illegal
The Politics of Baptism
>My first post to this new blog sparked some good conversation both online and off. Since then, I have done some more reflecting and thought the subject of immigration deserved more attention than my flippant and sarcastic rant. In the next two posts, I would like to touch on two aspects of the issue: 1) … Continue reading The Politics of Baptism
Breaking the Rules
>Sometimes rules are meant to be broken. Sorry to sound cliche, but in this case I believe rules are at least meant to be reevaluated, changed, or reconsidered. With the coming of June, my thoughts have drifted toward the annual gathering of United Methodists in the eastern half of North Carolina. This year we will … Continue reading Breaking the Rules
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