Views from a Ridge
Cynthia B. Astle
What Following Jesus Means to Me Today
Her Lenten reflections have led Cynthia B. Astle to develop a clearer understanding of what following Jesus Christ means today. Read more
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Another View of UMC Integrity
The UMC's warring factions might be able to understand one another – and themselves – better using Moral Foundations Theory, writes Cynthia B. Astle. Read more
Grassroots UMC
Retired Pastor Helps Children Read
The Muskogee Phoenix reports: "Retired pastor and teacher Raymond Griffin has returned to the classroom to help children read." Affiliated witth St. Paul United Methodist Church, Rev. Griffin said he had helped with the church’s summer school Project Transformation for two years when he was recruited as a volunteer reading tutor for third-graders, writes Cathy Spaulding. A reading teacher in southern Oklahoma, Rev. Griffin served as bi-vocational pastor of Bethel and Hulen United Methodist Churches for 25 years. Read more