The More Excellent Way
Following is an excerpt from John Wesley’s sermon, “The More Excellent Way.” This excerpt is included in a series of selections from sermons of twelve spiritual fathers, that can be
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To Be a Christian in Africa (or, “God is not broke”)
Some of my best lessons have been learned from Africans, who experience this daily call to follow Jesus so very differently than I. I met a Nigerian a few years
Five ways to win the next generation to Christ
David Platt says the family has responsibility for children in the home, but church is responsible for the Great Commission. And the Great Commission teaches us to make disciples. Here
Sow extravagantly.
I’m thinking about the very familiar story in Luke, chapter eight, of the sower who goes out and sows his seed. He tosses it everywhere — on rock-infested ground, into
Cast out demons and cure disease (or, what it means to be the Church)
We are the tabernacle of God. The Bible tells me that when I take Christ into my life, I have the same resources available to me that the Israelites had
The Truth About John Wesley’s Famous Line
John Wesley, the driver behind the Methodist movement, was raised in the Church of England. His father was an Anglican priest. His brother was, too. Wesley was surrounded by churchmen.
In the wake of General Conference: An examination of conscience in the midst of hard things
For United Methodists whose attentions have been turned this week to our called General Conference, I’d like to suggest an ancient practice. An examination of conscience is a powerful exercise
The difference between repentance and saying you’re sorry
Forgiveness is the centerpiece of our gospel. It is half the gift God offers through the cross, the other half being an invitation into the fullness of life. Repentance is
A Layperson’s Primer (part three): A Gracious Exit
These posts are written especially for laypersons and those coming late to the conversation currently stirring within the UMC. Part one focuses on the heart of our current debate: connection.
A Layperson’s Primer (part two): The Choice
These posts are written especially for laypersons and those coming late to the conversation currently stirring within the UMC. Part one focuses on the heart of our current debate: connection.
A Layperson’s Primer for 2019 General Conference (part one): The Connection
If you are a United Methodist coming late to our current conversation, you may not be aware of how our structure fits together. Here is a brief UMC primer on
The War is won in the General’s tent.
Some time ago, I was in the place of prayer and heard this word: “The war is won in the tent.” As I heard this word I saw an army
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