EXCERPT: Faith, to me, isn’t always loud. It’s not something confined to a church pew, or wielded as a tool for power, politics, or persuasion. Faith can be quiet. Faith can be lived in the everyday. Faith can be as…

“When I was in my late teens, I wanted to be a preacher. “When I was in my late twenties, I wanted to be a good preacher. “Now that I am older, I want more than anything else to be…

“When I was in my late teens, I wanted to be a preacher…. “Now that I am older, I want more than anything else to be a Christian. To live simply, to love generously, to speak truthfully, to serve faithfully,…

“Now that I am older, I want more than anything else to be a Christian. To live simply, to love generously, to speak truthfully, to serve faithfully, and to leave everything else to God.” — Dr. Fred Craddock, one of…

Misty Copeland, in an interview posted today — What’s a piece of advice you’ve gotten that’s guided you? It’s really about not being affected by outside noise, not letting other people’s words define you. It’s been so big for me…

Now that I am older, I want more than anything else to be a Christian.  — Dr. Fred Craddock, one of my heroes from seminary days.

United Methodist Churches traditionally observe World Communion Sunday on the first Sunday in October. However, congregations are encouraged to celebrate on a date that best suits their schedule. WHAT IS WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY? World Communion Sunday celebrates the unity and diversity of…

Not long ago I was introduced to a song in the context of a funeral — Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran I’m in pieces, it’s tearing me up, but I knowA heart that’s broke is a heart that’s been loved…

Why is the football team on the band field? — a t-shirt, offered here without comment

John Delony writes — I don’t care if it’s uncomfortable, if you think it’s unimportant or weak, or if you’re too cowardly to do it… Get over yourself. Dads: love and safety, especially for children, begins with touch. Secure, safe…