This week I came across an article at the United Methodist New Service site with the headline, British Methodism: Staying Relevant in Wesley’s Homeland, which highlighted ways that Methodist churches in England are involved in various ministries and events to remain engaged in social, economic and political conversations in a secular age. For the twenty… Continue reading A thought on how the Church remains relevant
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Nothing says Jesus like an angry driver with a fish symbol
The late George Carlin, ever the keen observer and interpreter of human misbehavior, asked, “Why is it that everyone who drives slower than you is an idiot, and everyone who drives faster than you is crazy?” There have always been crazy drivers on our roads. He among us who has not exceeded the speed limit… Continue reading Nothing says Jesus like an angry driver with a fish symbol
Where two or three are gathered: In defense of smallness
A phrase is ascribed to Jesus in Matthew 18:20, in which he says, “Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them” (KJV). Most often when I hear this verse quoted, people use it to lament low attendance or participation. They are actually saying, “We’d like… Continue reading Where two or three are gathered: In defense of smallness