Community
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At the Start of a Moment – Following the God of Life
On September 11, 2001, the community around Gander International Airport in Newfoundland found themselves face-to-face with a moment that would challenge them. When all planes were grounded that were bound for a destination in the United States, 38 planes carrying about 7,000 people were forced to land in Gander. How were they to face this… Continue reading
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What’s your favorite quote? Why?
Words surround us every day and every where. These words inform us; frustrate, anger, annoy us; bore us; move us; or inspire us. What makes the difference? What are your favorite quotes? Feel free to share them here. What makes these words stand apart from all the other words that clamored for your time and… Continue reading
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The United Methodist Church: A Church at the Crossroads
The recent vote at the UMC Special Session of the General Conference has far-reaching implications. This article is a brief synopsis and challenges all Christians on a way forward. Continue reading
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Growing Connections with God
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength ~ Mark 12:30 I began my November article asking: “How are the connections in your life?” I asked because our theme for this year is “Growing Connections.” And, really,… Continue reading
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Growing Connections: Building Relationships with God and Neighbor
“Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your… Continue reading
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Community: Our Need to Connect with One Another
For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. ~ 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 Humans… Continue reading
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What’s a Christian to do?
What is a Christian to do in response to the terrible news of yet another mass shooting event, specifically a school shooting? Continue reading
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