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Posts Tagged ‘faith’
24 Jun
Top Indicators of an Unhealthy Church
There are clear indicators of effective clergy that would ensure that she or he would receive an appointment regardless of whether her or his appointment is guaranteed in the United Methodist Church. There are also churches that are more and less healthy. In April, the Connectional Table of the United Methodist Church suggested that there [...]
6 May
Faith Like a Mustard Seed (4 of 4)
While I have reflected on faith and its comparison to various things in nature over the past few days, I turn today to a few of Jesus’ parables about nature. Jesus describes both the kingdom of God and faith as a mustard seed. Mark 4:30-32, TNIV – “Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom [...]
5 May
Faith Like a Rock (3 of 4)
As the winter has turned to spring in Kansas, I have been reflecting on faith and its comparison to various things in nature. This is the third in a series of posts on this topic. A rock, especially a large one, is solid and doesn’t change very often. This type of faith would be unchanging [...]
4 May
Faith Like a Deciduous Tree (2 of 4)
As the winter has turned to spring in Kansas, I have been reflecting on faith and its comparison to various things in nature. This is the second in a series of posts on this topic. A deciduous tree is always somewhere in a cycle with its leaves: budding, green, browning, losing and bare. This type [...]
3 May
Faith Like an Evergreen Tree (1 of 4)
As the winter has turned to spring in Kansas, I have been reflecting on faith and its comparison to various things in nature. This is the first in a series of posts on this topic. An evergreen tree is always green no matter what the season. This type of faith would be constant regardless of [...]
1 Apr
What is God’s purpose?
The best response that I have to this is found in scripture: God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” (Exodus 3:14, TNIV) God is. God exists in relationship eternally, with creation, humanity and individuals. Perhaps God’s [...]
30 Mar
How do you know something is true?
You know something is true when it is measured against something that is certain truth. In my case, I look to scripture as the primary source for understanding the truth about life, the universe and everything. As a United Methodist Christian, I seek to discren whether something is true by comparing it to what I [...]
1 Dec
Internet : Today’s Pastor :: Fields : John Wesley
The internet is the market square of today. It is a place where people who have no interest in church, faith or religion may be found and invited into a journey of knowing, loving and serving God. Several hundred years ago, John Wesley preached repentance in the fields and the market square and invited people [...]
30 Nov
Top 3 People Who Visit the Internet for their Spiritual Needs
While there are many different types of people who go to their internet for their spiritual needs, here are the top three. Spiritual Seekers – Non and nominally religious people who are aware that they have spiritual needs and are searching for ways in which they can be met. This may include people who have [...]
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