Let’s talk suffering. By now I’ll assume you know I don’t give much merit to American Christians who cry persecution here. That’s not to say there aren’t legitimate concerns about religious freedom. By and large, most people of all faith traditions, Christian and otherwise, feel those apprehensions. Generally speaking, Christians in the US have…
In my United Methodist tradition, clergy members of an Annual Conference vote to ordain people. Prior to the vote, someone seeking ordination has completed a several-year process of discovery and discernment. For that person, that process began in the local church. Before the final vote, and before the actual ordination ceremony, the bishop asks…
I’m processing the fact that the US surpassed 500,000 Covid-related deaths over the weekend. I’ve had family members endure having the virus. I’ve known friends who have passed away from it. How do you respond to a number like that? I couldn’t help talk about it on this week’s podcast. Stay blessed…john
The truth is wedon’t want truththat is notours