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I practice ministry as a theologically conservative and socially engaged Methodist. I preach that Jesus Christ is the Lord of the universe — the way, the truth and the life,
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Chosen: Julian’s Story
Julian Hutcheson shares the treasure of his salvation after living most of his life as a functional agnostic. For spouses praying for spouses, let this story be a word of
Chosen: Mike’s story
This week, we’re hearing stories of redemption rooted in the chosenness of God. Mike Barr’s story is a strong example of just how far God will go to prove his
Supernatural Ministry in the UMC
This article ran this week on the WCA website. I’m reposting it here in its entirety for those who may not travel in UMC circles with the prayer that the
The insanity of pluralism
There is an old tale about four blind men and an elephant (this is not a politically correct tale, just an old one). As the story goes, each man is
Cheap Kings, Fake Lords and the Crucifixion
We were made for God. In our unfallen state, it is a perfect fit. Somewhere early on in the history of the world, however, we decided we’d rather be our
Jesus is Lord over chaos.
Kathleen Herlo is a passionate follower of Jesus who practices her art in Evans, Georgia. On this Good Friday, may you be inspired by her redemption story: Jesus is Lord?
Jesus is Lord of love.
Dr. Jacques Pye is a follower of Jesus who serves Christ as an emergency room physician, husband, father of six, and a writer of Christian worldview science fiction. I invited
Who gets to be Lord?
I was called by God to preach when I was thirteen. Forty-three years ago in Georgia, that was a strange thing to claim. I struggled to hold on to this
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
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
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
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Read MoreThe most common reason for which John Wesley removed people from the Methodist roll was “lightness and carelessness” (journal, 3/12/1743). He couldn't casual and disconnected observation. To be Methodist is to alive to the Spirit at work in community.
Read MoreA great conversation wtih Shane Bishop and Michael Wooten. Grateful for their hearts for Jesus.
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