Losing the national newspaper like ‘the death of a family member or friend,’ says one longtime reader and alum.
Cloaked Monk's Blog: Monday Mellow Yellow: Bzzzz…
Mindful Monday a day late! – bumblebees and haiku. Continue reading →
Greater Things Are Yet To Be Done: Day 28: Missional Excellence
2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Brothers and sisters, we want to let you know about the grace of God that was given to the churches of Macedonia. While they were being tested by many problems, their extra amount of happiness and their extreme poverty resulted in a surplus of rich generosity. I assure you that they gave […]
ReEmergent Church: The Time Has Come
Making God’s Love Real via The Time Has Come.
together: Dark Skies (2013)
This film was marketed to those viewers who wanted more Paranormal Activity. Some of them may have been disappointed. More disappointing, however, is the number of viewers who most likely did not see the film because they were told it … Continue reading →
Cloaked Monk's Blog: Bleeding Hearts
concern for the poor the lost, the least, the lonely– those bleeding hearts! © 2013, post and photos, Terri Stewart, all rights reserved Bleeding Hearts on Bainbridge Island
John Meunier: What stirs their hearts
I was following the Twitter chat about the upcoming Lion and Lamb Festival in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Participants were asked what issues they were passionate about and what motivates them to act. Here are some of the answers: I am … Continue reading →
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May 20 2013
The United Methodist Reporter: Sevierville spirit – Husband-wife team leads fast-growing Hispanic congregation
By Annette Spence, Special Contributor… SEVIERVILLE, Tenn.—Three years ago, Susana Lopez was a translator in a furniture factory. Wilmer Lopez made a living out of laying tile and carpet. Today, the couple is co-pastoring what might be the largest Hispanic congregation in East Tennessee, and one of the fastest-growing Hispanic churches in the United Methodist [...]
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May 20 2013
The United Methodist Reporter: Ogletree: Change UM church law regarding homosexuality
By Thomas Ogletree, Special Contributor… As a lifelong United Methodist, an ordained elder in the New York Conference, and a scholar specializing in theological and social ethics, I am profoundly [...]
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May 20 2013
The United Methodist Reporter: Lambrecht: Don’t ignore Scripture in weighing UM position on homosexuality
By Thomas A. Lambrecht, Special Contributor… I appreciate the opportunity to engage the views of the Rev. Thomas Ogletree, who currently stands charged with performing a same-sex marriage in conscious [...]
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May 20 2013
UMC.org: Tijuana: Where the world’s migrants wait
United Methodist Church and Methodist Church of Mexico reach out to those trapped between nations, hiding and becoming prey to many.
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May 20 2013
UMC.org: Feeling God’s presence on the border
‘God’s mercy will outlast all national boundaries,’ says pastor as bishops join faithful for Holy Communion while standing in two nations.
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