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Christianity With A Wesleyan Accent: Wesleyan Doctrine by Kevin Watson

Kevin Watson November 20, 2013

Though Wesleyans are most committed to offering Christ, not to being distinct from other Christian traditions, there are differences in Christian traditions because various parts of the body of Christ articulate their faith with differing emphases or nuances. And although Wesley was primary focused on offering Christ, he was not indifferent to Christian beliefs or practice. The next three posts,

Fragmented By Age: Liturgy & Families by Matt Sigler

Matthew Sigler November 18, 2013

Several weeks ago, as I was running errands, I heard my two-year old son exclaim from the backseat of our car, “Oh my God!” When I paused for a second to consider how to explain the third commandment to a toddler, he continued, “Heavenly Father, You have blessed our congregation with the joy and care of children…” This is the

Attitudes In Need Of Adjustment by Sarah Davis

sarah.davis November 16, 2013

Today, in Houston, Texas, friends and family of Bishop Sarah Frances Davis are gathered in sorrow, thanksgiving and joy. They are gathered in sorrow, because they are mourning the loss of a sister in Christ. They are gathered in thanksgiving, to celebrate a life well-lived, and they are gathered in joy, confidently proclaiming the truth that Jesus Christ has overcome

Show And Tell by Jessica LaGrone

Jessica LaGrone November 13, 2013

This summer I spent a week in Santa Fe, New Mexico at a writer’s conference. I’ve attended a few of these over the years and I’ve learned something. A single, very important fact: Writers are weird people. That’s just the truth. I can say that because I’m a full time pastor and a full time mom and only have time

Evangelism: ESJ’s Roundtable Conversations by Jack Jackson

Jack Jackson November 11, 2013

Evangelism is a natural and necessary element of multifaith conversations from Wesleyan perspectives. True conversation by Wesleyans means true announcement of the good news of Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and coming reign. Yet a real conversation also means Christians are open to hearing what other faiths consider good news in their traditions. Multifaith conversations for Wesleyans always include evangelism (which

A Reasonable Doubt by Elizabeth Glass Turner

elizabeth.turner November 6, 2013

On a recent hot summer day, I pulled down the flap of my mailbox and discovered an official-looking summons. For the first time in my life, I had Jury Duty – those dreaded words that bring pained expressions to millions of Americans every year. Being a woman of a thousand and one opinions, however, I immediately waved the paper under

Graciousness: An Endangered Virtue by Ken Loyer

Ken Loyer November 4, 2013

In elementary school, children learn about endangered species, those animals that have become so uncommon that their ongoing existence as a species is at risk. Endangered animals need special protection and care in order to have an increased chance of survival, growth, and flourishing. The idea of endangered species recently got me thinking about another domain of life, the virtues.

Salvation: The Church’s First Mission by Andrew Thompson

Andrew Thompson October 30, 2013

H. Richard Niebuhr summed up the mainline Protestant view on the coming kingdom of God with the statement: “A God without wrath brought men without sin into a kingdom without judgment through the ministrations of a Christ without a cross.” Sharp words. Niebuhr was writing in the 1930s. But it might as well have been yesterday. Many Christians in our

But If Not … by Michael Coyner

Michael Coyner October 26, 2013

Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe

Aha Moments And The Kingdom Of God by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman October 23, 2013

I’m excited about what’s unfolding at Wesleyan Accent. We’ve got a group of younger voices in the Methodist/Wesleyan world who have a great deal to offer those of us seeking to live out the Christian life “with a Wesleyan accent” in the Kingdom of God. One of those is Phil Tallon. Recently, Phil wrote a piece on teaching youth about justification

Chemo and the First Rule of Methodism by Jeff Rudy

Jeff Rudy May 22, 2017

This has led me to wrestle through the following notion – the times when the first two rules of Methodism – “do no harm” and “do good” seem to be at odds.

A Person-Centered Faith by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman May 17, 2017

At its most basic level, Christian faith is a centered, personal, relational response involving trust and obedience.

“Go Home” Ranch by Cole Bodkin

Cole Bodkin May 17, 2017

Whether you’re reading this at home or at work, let me ask you a question. What sort of signal do you give your neighbors? Do you extend welcoming hospitality or have you constructed walls for your personal safe haven? Go Home Ranch My wife and I once hired a handyman to build a lattice fence that would enclose a giant

The Humility of Interdependence by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman May 15, 2017

Human identity is formed as we navigate a process of separating and joining. We become most fully who we are, not when we reach independence, but when we understand our interdependence and recognize that we are both separate and connected to those around us.

Mothers, Sons and the Crucifix by Tom Fuerst

Tom Fuerst May 15, 2017

From the seven depictions of Christ’s crucifixion story, to the mother of Jesus holding her infant son as she stretched out her arms to the weeping worshipper, the entire chapel was an invitation to see our sufferings – our very humanity – in light of the fact that neither Jesus nor Mary were exempt from suffering, pain, or death.

Embracing Holy Spirit Power by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman May 10, 2017

The Holy Spirit is present, active, and involved with all of creation in a life-giving way.

The Cross-Resurrection Contradiction by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman May 10, 2017

As Christians, we have a great deal to say about the meaning of suffering.

The Embrace of the Self-Giving Christ by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman May 8, 2017

Christ’s self-giving love overcomes human hatred while at the same time creating space within Christ to receive estranged humanity.

How Can We Point Others To Jesus? by Andy Stoddard

Andy Stoddard May 8, 2017

We live in a world where people need to meet Jesus. I guess that’s always been the case. There’s never been a time, in human history, where people have not needed that relationship with God. God created us for relationship with him. Everything in our life flows from that relationship. Here’s the thing. Once we have entered into relationship with

Come, Lord Jesus: How to Pray For Everything by Carolyn Moore

Carolyn Moore May 4, 2017

A few days ago I visited a mercy ministry in another town as part of our preparation and planning for building a capacity-building ministry in our community. Talking with the director of the ministry I visited, I was reminded again of just how many beautiful souls there are in the world. I keep running into people who care deeply about

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