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Truth in the Nuance
I am a pastor in the United Methodist tradition. It is no secret that our church is going through a very rough time. The issue of sexuality, and how we as a church express our faith is a topic that… Continue reading
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Blessed
Over the past month, I have done a ton of traveling. I am learning why I would never be a good salesperson. I would get way too homesick. Each of my journeys brought new and exciting challenges to my life. … Continue reading
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Divide Us, Smide Us!
I am at my first General Conference of the United Methodist Church. I can only say that within 10 minutes of the first general assembly, I was frustrated and very disappointed. I left the room wondering, “What in the world… Continue reading
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It’s Easy to Get Stuck
I am grateful for my time in Austin. While attending Austin Presbyterian Seminary, I was able to walk the campus of the University of Texas. Ah yes, that beautiful campus with the tower. As I walked down the stairs of… Continue reading
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On the Road Again
Yesterday my youngest son, my wife, and I packed the car and headed to Dallas. We will be there attending the National Hemophilia Foundation’s annual conference. I am looking forward to seeing old friends and learning information that could prove… Continue reading
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Are Our Traditions Inclusive?
I once heard a pastor comment on how his congregation “speaks their own language.” The key to becoming accepted into this body of believers is to understand and use the language of the congregation. I started thinking about this bold… Continue reading
From a Pastor's Point of View 