From a major mainline denominational seminary (not Methodist by any stretch of even my imagination) —- Right now, Christian communities across the globe face a significant challenge – a pastoral famine. This issue, perhaps unfamiliar to many, is the ever-growing shortage of passionate, well-educated faith leaders ready to guide communities in our rapidly changing world.…

You’ve may heard me say, “Words matter.” (Frequently followed by an invitation to a field trip; ask me about this.) Here’s Leonard Sweet from May 18, 2024 —- Language matters. That’s why if I hear that word “volunteer” one more time in a church setting, I’m going to officially nominate the word for the “Annoying…

“Your new life is going to cost you your old one. “It’s going to cost you your comfort zone and your sense of direction. “It’s going to cost you relationships and friends. “It’s going to cost you being liked, and understood. “But it doesn’t matter. Because the people who are meant for you are going…

I was pointed here by a couple of friends who wish to remain anonymous —- https://www.theologyproject.online/post/complementarian-rhetoric-revisited-al-mohler-methodists-and-a-hasty-generalization?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1UsjhQ6iFqYe_Y6k7ceORmdc8VQNQv43vaJ5StXil1fOyL0I4Hoz2t9YQ_aem_AaSQDQepmwsXtghSx6n8kb_xmR_t2GBF_puWwbQpMNR4C2kBJh4mAsXSdv_PYRFPrroDezoMZ2oG0h724WkQdZVl https://www.facebook.com/share/L9tvaA29hiWnQgTQ/?mibextid=WC7FNe —- What say you?

Several years ago, son LJ4 and I began reminding each other of the unique perspective each day gives. For example — Finally Friday — And in Matthew 25 our Lord gets really explicit with this perspective — 31-33 “When he finally arrives, blazing in beauty and all his angels with him, the Son of Man will…

Several years ago, son LJ4 and I began reminding each other of the rich nature of each day. For example — Thankful Thursday — Christ Jesus in the RDSV of Matthew 13:9-16, Pay attention.

From John Meunier, with his graciously expressed permission — I want to offer a thought that I realize is not popular. The United Methodist Church is attempting — or claiming it wants to attempt — to do something that it incredibly difficult. Indeed, I’m not sure any protestant church has ever pulled it off. We…

Several years ago, son LJ4 and I began reminding each other of the savory nature of each day. For example — Wonderful Wednesday — Who hath ears to hear, says Christ Jesus in the King James Version of Matthew 13:9, let him hear.

I’m going to try and reach across a couple generations here to tell you the most important thing. I am confident that I know about life. I’m 70. I’m done. You are just starting. I only want to help you. The slightly uncomfortable feeling of awkward humor is okay. It’s not something you need to…

Several years ago, son LJ4 and I started reminding each other about the fabulous nature of each day. For example — Terrific Tuesday — Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don’t you remember? (Christ Jesus, Mark 8:18)