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Evil Defies Reason
The Rev. Christy Thomas ponders what the bombings at the Boston Marathon mean in a faith context. more »
Apr 17, 2013 by Christy Thomas in Christy Thomas
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Just in Case We've Forgotten: Santa is NOT Jesus!
The fantasy of Santa Claus makes for holiday fun, but it's a grave mistake to let children think the "jolly old elf" can bring the true gifts of life, writes the Rev. Christy Thomas. more »
Nov 27, 2012 by Christy Thomas in Christy Thomas
'All You Can Do Is Pray'
When the need is great and the resources seem few, sending up a fervent prayer to God may seem like a last resort. However, the Rev. Christy Thomas and her congregation discovered that prayer coupled with faithful action can produce amazing results. more »
Sep 11, 2012 by Christy Thomas in Christy Thomas
The Impossibility of Proving a Negative
Analyzing the ongoing personnel conflict involving Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe of the North Texas Annual Conference, the Rev. Christy Thomas explores why metrics can be such an inexact determinant of genuine leadership and effectiveness. more »
Jun 25, 2012 by Christy Thomas in Christy Thomas
The Language of Power and Pentecost: Bishops, Clergy and Gardens
The Rev. Christy Thomas ponders the chaotic leadership situation in the North Texas Annual Conference, more »
Jun 8, 2012 in Christy Thomas
'Fight Like the Devil' -- Thoughts from a Distance
On sabbatical leave in Great Britain, the Rev. Christy Thomas assesses the situation involving Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe and allegations of racism in the North Texas Annual Conference. more »
Jun 6, 2012 in Christy Thomas
Stop the Blame Game
The Rev. Christy Thomas contends that just because bishops have special duties, they shouldn't be absolved of their responsibility for the membership decline of The United Methodist Church in the United States. more »
May 15, 2012 by Christy Thomas in Christy Thomas (1 Comments)
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Final Reflections on General Conference 2012
The Rev. Christy Thomas offers a modern-day parable as her reaction to the decisions of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference. more »
May 9, 2012 by Christy Thomas in Christy Thomas (1 Comments)
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