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“This I Believe” was a marvelous radio feature created decades ago by legendary radio man, Edward R. Murrow. In the modern era, it’s been revived by NPR and independent producer, Jay Allison. I listen to it faithfully, via podcast, and I highly recommend the series to you. Basically, “ordinary people from all walks of life” […]
Read MoreAs I alluded to briefly, earlier this week the General Conference of the United Methodist Church has been meeting in Fort Worth for the past two weeks. I’ve been there almost every day of those two weeks, primarily supporting a cause near and dear to the heart of many in our church: full inclusion of […]
Read MoreOver the weekend, news broke of conservative elements within the United Methodist Church attempting to sway votes at the General Conference by providing cell phones to international delegates from Africa and elsewhere. On the one hand, this move might be passed off as simply the kind of politics that goes on during a conference like […]
Read More(Note: as “Earth Week” draws to a close, I offer this edited sermon text from two weeks ago. You can actually hear the slightly modified spoken version by clicking<here.) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more […]
Read MoreIf you put together a list of the five people in Dallas who do the most to help the poor, Larry James would surely be on that list. Larry’s been a friend for over fifteen years now, and I have been and admirer of his for all of that time. He began ministry as a […]
Read MoreA quick trip to Starbucks this morning reminded me that –for all most of the world knows– the Christmas season is over. They’ve taken down most of their holiday displays. “Christmas Blend” is in the sale rack. Know what’s funny, though? Technically, we’re still in the Christmas season. Yes, despite what you’ve been told, the […]
Read MoreIt’s hard to tell just where we are with Santa this year. Maria and her parents are doing something of a “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” dance with each other around all the major issues. But she did go to see him Saturday: (Dennise’s iPhone) And we found the list below in her room. It appears […]
Read MoreDallas Area Progressive Christian Alliance is a small group of dedicated believers who happen to believe that not only can you be liberal/progressive and be a Christian, but that the Gospel perhaps even indicates a kind of progressivism that many do not typically associate with the faith They seek to stand as a counter to […]
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Read More(The following is an edited version of a sermon givin at Northaven Church on July 15th) “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do […]
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