We know where we’re going We know where we’re from So wrote and sang Bob Marley, reggae superstar. Can we say the same thing in Christ’s Holy Church? Join me in praying for increasing clarity regarding both our history and our future. And may they help us focus in the gift we call the present…and…

Bet Betzy Elifrits Warren wrote this two weeks ago, and I share it with her gracious permission — The United Methodist Church: ignoring the Bible by ordaining women since May 4, 1956…HAHAHAHA! I kid, I kid. I saw this YouTube video today, where this guy is all, “If you have a married couple as co-pastors…

I repost this for any who need permission to cry without consolation. Yes, we are people of faith, and sometimes it just becomes overwhelming. Buffalo, Irvine, Uvalde… Sit with me while I cryBy LaTrelle Miller Easterling Sit with me while I cry…just sit with meDon’t attempt to hug me too tightOr tell me everything will…

“Be very careful you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:15,16 “You’ll forever be the Zoom-groomed Corona crew,” Andy Kessler says to the Class of 2022 in an essay packed with advice for the Class of 2022. It was in…

Wally, a very long time real life friend and colleague, has graciously given me permission to share this with you – – – I just sent my withdrawal from Conference Membership from the North Georgia Conference of the UMC where I have been a member since 1975. I am now a clergy member (Elder) of…

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. —- Galatians 6:2 WARNING: This is a difficult read. And a difficult reality. I sourced it from The Addict’s Diary. It’s painfully honest. And it’s tragically true for someone in too many families and circles of friends —- You put me anywhere in the…

Lines from a conversation —- It’s never too late to grow up. There are happy grown ups. I need one to be my sponsor. — Maybe you and I’ll be by one in worship today. Maybe you and I’ll be one in worship today.

From Blues legends, 4.22.22 —- What was Elmore James like? Luther Allison : Elmore and B.B. King was a lot alike. Real smooth, real soft spoken and really teach-y, you understand? Really give a young person a chance. And they talked to you. Said, “you can be, you going to be, you’re good, you’re a…

A friend and colleague wrote this on Tuesday — Few days past I posted an inquiry about health care for retirees joining the Global Methodist Church. I was frustrated as I could not receive clarity on the issue. I have been able to authenticate the answer. First, every UMC conference sets their own healthcare policies.…

“Be very selective about the games you need to play,” advises Lawrence Yeo. That might take you and me a bit of effort. And once we’ve sorted through all that in our lives, then what? “Then quickly, opt out of the rest,” he concludes. Sounds like one of the best selective services we can do…