Dr. Hughes is as one “crying out in the wilderness” on this issue of health care reform. As an expert in Wesleyan Studies and Theology, it is important we take heed to his remarks, and consider them in light of the debate on health care reform and the aggressive call for repeal of the health [...]
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United Church of Christ Pastor Richard Floyd reflects on the latest polls indicating that approximately one in four Americans believe the President is Muslim. Richard writes, “Against all the facts, 25 % of Americans believe that President Obama is a Muslim, according to a new poll. It is hard for me to find the [...]
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This was in today’s paper. Change it to “How to stump Church Leaders” and the sign to “Doctrine – Ethical” or “Money – Ethical” and you have the situation in the Church today.
“No longer just the shadowy territory of smaller, edgier brands, some of the biggest brands in America are now flocking to finance toxic pop culture to our youth and hoping you don’t notice.” In Andrew Brietbart’s “Big Hollywood” Blog, David McQuade writes a valuable piece for parents concerning TV Pop Culture Shows and the [...]
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Carol Howard Merritt writes, “Pastors have a fifty percent burnout rate. In the first couple of years of ministry, half of them will drop out. I expect this from nursing and teaching, but I didn’t know that the rate would be quite so high for the pastorate. Do our churches realize what we’re doing to [...]
