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Blogging has been slow because of my vacation to California. Just ran through a theological test though. Here are my results. Nothing shocking. You scored as Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan. You are an evangelical in the Wesleyan tradition. You believe that God’s … Continue reading →

The irony overwhelms me. “Scientists” or “experts” or whoever comes up with these things have an astounding new discovery. Behavioral therapy can significantly reduce the need for medication for ADHD Haven’t parents known for years that behavioral therapy has great … Continue reading →

We had a guest preacher lead our morning Bible Studies at Annual Conference this year. While she did a good job, I couldn’t help but think that she was increasing her visibility toward a run at the the episcopacy in … Continue reading →

“Here we are, entertain us,” wrote Kurt Cobain, claiming to identify the shallowness being bred into the young among us as our media culture thrived in the early 1990s. This is being written in Hamburg, Arkansas. I am one of … Continue reading →

I tell my kids to try to learn from experience. I also tell them it’s usually cheaper to learn from someone else’s experience than from your own. In this piece, Tarek Heggy lists some weaknesses of the Arab Mind. Being … Continue reading →

The Times of London talks about the financial crisis in the Church of England. According to their figures, the biggest single expense – 4 times larger than the second largest – is clergy pensions. I understand the idea of taking … Continue reading →

Tod Bolsinger has a good discussion of people who claim they “worship” on the golf course, at the beach, or in the mountains. He says these folks are confusing worship with inspiration. Both are good, both are useful. But inspiration … Continue reading →

What began as a fairly clever ad line is well on the way to becoming United Methodist Theology. The slogan, “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” was created by an advertising firm for the United Methodist Church. It was rolled … Continue reading →

In one of my favorite episodes of M*A*S*H, the 4077th needs an incubator. Hawkeye and BJ find themselves at a press conference with a General. When the General takes questions, Hawkeye asks why MASH units don’t get incubators. After he … Continue reading →

Last week I summarized Bishop Huie’s address – that’s the official term; “challenge” would be a better word. I said then that it was the best such address I’ve ever heard. As a pastor who is called to lead rather … Continue reading →