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Living the Questions: The Wisdom of Progressive Christianity
The term Progressive Christianity is sometimes used to describe a thoughtful, open, contemporary Christianity. An expression of the faith that […]
On the Importance of Holy Week
Let me tell you a story. I first experienced a Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service when I was a senior in […]
The UNTIED Methodist Church
The Untied Methodist Church? No, that’s not a typo. On April 23, 1968, the United Methodist Church was created by […]
Jesus the Teacher
One of the questions we ask of Dayspring new members is, “Will you seek to follow Jesus and live according […]
An Alarming Trend
I can imagine the following text exchange between a parent and a college freshman: Mom: How are you???Son:Hi Mom! I’m […]
HOPE FOR A PEOPLE WEARY OF VIOLENCE
Hours after an 18-year-old youth gunned down 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, inaugural […]
Hearts Warmed
The month of May features prominently in the history of Methodism. John Wesley had his famous “heartwarming” experience on May […]
The Gospel for Misfits
The primary sources we have for understanding Jesus’s life, teaching, and ministry – along with his death and resurrection – […]
You Are the Beloved
To me, this is the most amazing thought that gives me hope during these days of continued caution and isolation. […]
Neighboring in Action
You never know what opportunities are going to present themselves to engage with our church’s literal, actual neighbors. Spring of […]
Get Ready
Here we are again. We are in the season of getting ready, the season of Advent. Advent prepares us for […]
November Pastor’s Message
As I write this, I’ve just returned from hiking in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. I’ll often listen to songs or […]
Taking the Bible Seriously without Taking it Literally
John Shelby Spong died on Sept. 12th of this year, peacefully, in his sleep. He was 90 years old. I […]
Oneing
The words of the old hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour” keep going over and over again in my mind […]