What Does a Mature Disciple of Jesus Look Like?
I am in a clergy study group. This month, a colleague was leading devotions and he asked, “What does a mature disciple of Jesus look like?” This is a great question. If you are a leader in the church it is essential. If the church is about making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation […]
Why The United Methodist Church Should NOT Split
“43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and […]
Why I Am Giving Up My Season Tickets to the Team I Love
A letter to Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington NFL Franchise: Dear Mr. Snyder, The year I was born, my father paid two 16 year-olds to camp out overnight to buy two season tickets to the team you and I both love. Those tickets have been in my family ever since. I am writing to […]