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Newsflash: Christianity in Crisis (What? No Way!)

Apr 4, 2012 | General, Leading the Church, Pop Culture, US Politics

“Christianity has been destroyed by politics, priests, and get-rich evangelists. Ignore them,” writes Andrew Sullivan in this week’s edition of Newsweek, “and embrace Him.” If only it were that easy. My inner 5th-Grader (who also titled...

Separation of Separation of Church and State

Mar 15, 2012 | General, Pop Culture, US Politics

No, it’s not a mistake. The title reads, “The Separation of the Separation of Church and State.” People have been harping for years that we need to keep the State out of the Church and the Church out of the State. And they are mostly right. But many...

This is CONNECTION

Mar 12, 2012 | General, Leading the Church, Methodism

This morning, I am preparing for a meeting with two very enthusiastic folks about an event we are planning. Youth directors, pastors, and volunteers will be coming from all over the Benton County area to share ideas, trade tips, and express their vision for youth...

Keeping Promises

May 1, 2008 | General, Leading the Church, Methodism, Pop Culture

This world is my home. I don’t plan to fly away. I’d rather build God’s kingdom here than slip into some fantasy cloudscape with a little cabin in the corner of Gloryland. Honestly, I don’t even know what that last part means. In all of the...