Streams of Living Water: Revival at Asbury
By Suzanne Nicholson -- (The Asbury University revival gives us a window into the heart of God and how the Holy Spirit works in unusual ways in the lives of his people. The following article was written almost a week ago when public services were still being held...
A Divine Moment for Gen Z
Each historical move of God is unique. “The wind blows where it wishes,” said Jesus. With so many other onlookers, we have been prayerfully mindful of the student-led renewal and revival services taking place since February 8 on the campuses of Asbury University and...
A Matter of Belief or Action?
By Thomas Lambrecht - Ask the wrong question, and you will get a wrong or misleading answer. Asking the right question will help move toward understanding. A recent newsletter from the One Church Plan advocacy group "Mainstream UMC" makes the claim that, "The central...
Staying the Course: The Biblical Witness
-- By Maxie Dunnam From the first General Conference of The United Methodist Church, we defined ourselves on social issues on the basis of our commitment to Scripture. This has certainly been true in relation to marriage and homosexuality. Dr. Richard Hays,...
Some Progressive and Centrist Groups Reject Exit Path
By Thomas Lambrecht - Recent statements from two different groups portend an agenda of institutional survival taking precedence over resolving the conflict in The United Methodist Church at the upcoming General Conference. Many across the theological spectrum...
Billy Abraham: Staying the Course
By Maxie Dunnam The way some folks talk and write about the issues facing our upcoming special General Conference suggests they don’t know or care about how our United Methodist Church has been faithful in subjecting its teaching on homosexuality to serious...
Watershed Moments
By Maxie Dunnam In times like these, when a special General Conference within a few weeks will determine the future of my beloved United Methodist Church, I’m spending a lot of time remembering, hoping, and praying. I’ve been a minister in this church all the years it...
The Plans’ Impact on Clergy
By Thomas Lambrecht - As the special called General Conference in St. Louis is less than two weeks away, it is understandable that one group of people is experiencing perhaps the most anxiety --clergy. Clergy are on the front lines of ministry in local churches. They...
