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The Heart of Hate

Jan 25, 2013 | General, Pop Culture

Hatred and anger rarely dissipate. More often than not, these two rabid emotions find dark places in our souls to hibernate until they can be unleashed upon the unsuspecting. I tell my children that anger is a lot like money. You rarely spend it where you earned it,...

Why Not Partner with ?

Jan 21, 2013 | Leading the Church, Methodism, Pop Culture

I was recently asked a fascinating question: Is it feasible to plan a course on technology at the next Licensing School for Local Pastors? The convener for that School, Rev. Dean Emerson, asked that during a break at a seminar we’re both attending. Turns out,...

Grace UMC Bowling!

Jan 20, 2013 | Instagram

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Emergence Christianity: Now What?

Jan 19, 2013 | General, Leading the Church, Methodism, Pop Culture

A few days ago, I posted an ‘catch-up’ article about Emergence Christianity. At the recent gathering in Memphis, Phyllis Tickle noted that the idea had been around long enough that we were now ready to decide if this is a movement or a conversation or...