Perspectives

Death Penalty

Why This Conservative Christian Stopped Supporting the Death Penalty

It took him a long time, but the Rev. John Partridge has decided that the death penalty gets in the way of God's will for redemption and reconciliation.

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Church Bell

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Bombshells and Church Bells

The Rev. Jim Burklo urges creative approaches to fostering interest in peace and reconciliation rather than violence. more »

Apr 26, 2013 by in Jim Burklo

Debaters

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Why I Clash with the Gatekeepers

Sometimes Jesus' people get in the way of people coming to know and love Jesus, and that's a problem, writes the Rev. Morgan Guyton. more »

Apr 24, 2013 by in Morgan Guyton

Death Rattles or Birth Pangs?

Retired pastor Mike Higgins finds some hope in the struggles of a local congregation to set its mission and priorities. more »

Apr 26, 2013 by in Ancora Imparo87

John Wesley Profile

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Wesley Didn't Say It: "Do All the Good You Can ..."

John Wesley said, preached and published lots, but some of the famous sayings attributed to him aren't his, writes Kevin Watson. more »

May 1, 2013 by in Kevin Watson

Lego Church

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The "one-size-fits-all" model is precisely NOT what the United Methodist Church needs at this crucial time, writes the Rev. Dan R. Dick.

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