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A Woman’s Voice Can Usher In The Kingdom Of God by Elizabeth Glass Turner

elizabeth.turner March 11, 2015

Today my first-person perspective of Resurrection Day sits over at this website in honor of the traditional myrrh-bearers – the women who went to care for Jesus’ body at the tomb, later running and announcing the resurrection to the rest of the disciples. (Yes, Protestants – after Greek Orthodox Pascha [Easter], the tradition observes the Feast of the Holy Myrrhbearers; have

Backwards Lent by Carrie Carter

Carrie Carter March 9, 2015

Up until more recently than I’d like to admit, the most I knew about Lent was the mysterious time of year when a banner was strung out over the road as you came into town, announcing the “Kiwanis’ Lenten Fish Fry EVERY Friday Night!” And as mysteriously as it appeared, it disappeared. That, and Lent was a Catholic thing. Have

Take My Hand: The Gospel And The Blues by Steve Beard

steve.beard March 7, 2015

It was in the forsakenness of that hour that Dorsey chipped away at the piano and wrote, “Precious Lord, take my hand …” In the sorrow of the desolation and flood of his loss, the song that inspired Dr. King was the dove that Dorsey released in search of dry land, the flight of hope. It was his blues: “I

Warming The Soul With Celtic Traditions by Tammie Grimm

Tammie Grimm March 5, 2015

For as long as I can remember, my family has celebrated St. Patricks’ Day like many other Irish-American families: corn beef and cabbage, homemade Irish soda bread, green dye in everyone’s beverages all served on Mom’s best Irish linen tablecloth. Typically, the sound of The Chieftains or Tommy Makem and The Clancy Brothers can be heard on my parent’s stereo.

Deathless Death: Take Me To Church by Aaron Perry

Aaron Perry March 4, 2015

“Something in you dies when you give yourself indiscriminately to gluttony, whether in food, drink, or sex.”[1] While it was New Testament scholar N.T. Wright who wrote that, it could just as easily have been written by singer-songwriter Andrew Hozier-Byrne (“Hozier”), as commentary on his song, “Take Me to Church.” The only difference is that Hozier celebrates this kind of

A Pattern For Prayer by Andrew Thompson

Andrew Thompson March 2, 2015

What is the difference between praying and living a life of prayer? Practically everyone prays now and then — even atheists, when they end up in foxholes. Offering an occasional prayer is much different than living a life of prayer, though. Biblical teaching suggests that a fully formed faith will express itself in a prayerful life. “Rejoice always,” the Apostle

Hidden Heroes: The Anti-Hero Hero by Talbot Davis

Talbot Davis February 28, 2015

And when you’re on death row, you’re not really concerned with trivial pursuits, are you? Paul wasn’t dwelling on trivialities; he was dialed into eternities. That’s why it was particularly devastating for Demas to desert him. Because look at what Demas did: he loved this present world – its comfort, safety, and reputation – and in so doing ignored the

Hope For The Future Of Methodism? by Kevin Watson

Kevin Watson February 26, 2015

Our story can be one of experiencing God’s transforming presence in our lives as we recognize the depths of our need for Christ, and Jesus’s ability and willingness to meet that great need. We can move forward with confidence, knowing that the Lord will sustain the church one way or another. And as we move into the future, we will

Heaven, Hell, And Purgatory: Interview with Jerry Walls

Jerry Walls February 25, 2015

Well, the Christian doctrine of the afterlife is simply integral to Christian doctrine, period, and indeed, the faith as a whole makes no sense if the life to come is ignored or trivialized. The heart of the Christian faith is the incarnation, death and resurrection of Christ, which provides salvation and redemption for God’s whole fallen creation.

I believe

“Calvary” Revealed by Cole Bodkin

Cole Bodkin February 23, 2015

Note from the Editor: This film is rated “R” and therefore is not advised for all audiences. You are encouraged to use your own discernment in your viewing choices. “Calvary” is not for the faint of heart. This movie is audaciously candid and ruthlessly palpable. Replete with memorable dialogues and unforgettable characters, its core message is both timeless and timely.

The Trinity And The Mission Of God by Edgar Bazan

Edgar Bazan January 24, 2018

Let’s explore how we are called to engage in the mission Dei through a Trinitarian lens. Lesslie Newbigin uses the theology of the Trinity to offer a theological ground for the understanding and practicing of the missio Dei. He explains, “He is the Son, sent by the Father and anointed by the Spirit to be the bearer of God’s kingdom

Waiting for a New Song by Michelle Bauer

Michelle Bauer January 22, 2018

Close your eyes and imagine God turning towards you. What do you see? What might God see?

How The Questions Of Jesus Can Shape Your Year: What You Love by Cole Bodkin

Cole Bodkin January 18, 2018

What sort of questions does the Resurrected Jesus ask? We’ve already seen that before the crucifixion, Jesus liked asking a question multiple times in different scenarios. In many cases we see his dialogues often contain a rapid succession of questions. In the final chapter of John we see the resurrected Jesus posing the same question multiple times to an old

Leaders in the Bible (Who Happen to Be Women) Part II by Suzanne Nicholson

Suzanne Nicholson January 17, 2018

We need to regularly preach these stories (and others) to remind our congregations that the most important qualification for leading God’s people is not a Y-chromosome, but a faithful heart.

Testify: Many Voices, One Song

Wesleyan Accent January 15, 2018

A Note from the Editor: Wesleyan Accent is pleased to share a rich chorus of voices who have answered questions posed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Elizabeth Glass Turner In the United States, today we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Many within our Wesleyan Methodist family observe this holiday in a variety of ways.

How The Questions Of Jesus Can Shape Your Year: Who You Are by Cole Bodkin

Cole Bodkin January 11, 2018

It’s that time of the year again. Usually, we pump ourselves up, decide to set goals or resolutions, and…end up failing, or not even beginning. Despite our defeats, good intentions are behind this resolution setting, with introspective, purposeful questions guiding the way. Who am I? What do I desire? What do I want to change about myself? Who do I

What The Taj Mahal Taught Me About Love by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman January 10, 2018

It is not perfection that makes a love great, it is its willingness to persevere through the hardship, challenge, and pain.

Shalom And The Character Of The Kingdom Of God by Edgar Bazan

Edgar Bazan January 10, 2018

If there is one aspect of Jesus’ life that can help us gain insight into his mission, it is when he said: “My peace I [give] to you.” (Jn. 14:27) After his resurrection, this was a very particular way in which Jesus greeted the disciples: by saying “peace be with you.” Note John 20:21, when Jesus said, “Peace be with

Let’s Not Pretend Our Vision is 20/20 by Suzanne Nicholson

Suzanne Nicholson January 8, 2018

The problem with assuming we know the details is that often reality differs significantly. Then it becomes easy to question our calling.

Resolutions: The Problem Of Shibboleth In 2018 by Elizabeth Glass Turner

elizabeth.turner January 4, 2018

It is the time of year when resolutions abound. Or if not resolutions, goals. Maybe goals are too weighty a burden: maybe wishes. It is the time of year when wishes abound. Despite the popularity of making “New Year’s Resolutions” – and despite the popularity of articles detailing how to make resolutions “stick” – most people know that lasting life

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