Are All Sins the Same in God’s Eyes?
Are All Sins the Same in God's Eyes? By Matt Ayars, Christopher T. Bounds, Caleb Friedeman The idea of all sin being the same in God eyes is commonly accepted in the church. It pervades contemporary Christianity. Through sermons, Sunday school classes, Bible studies...
Fighting for Fairness
Fighting for Fairness By Thomas Lambrecht Some have wondered why Good News is still around. Now that disaffiliation is “over,” shouldn’t Good News just go away? The Council of Bishops and other UM leaders are anxious to put disaffiliation in the rear view mirror....
The Celtic Way to Make Disciples
By Winfield Bevins When most of us think of Ireland, we think about green rolling hills and countrysides covered in grass. What is not as widely known is that over one thousand years ago on this little island was the birth of one of the most influential movements in...
Mortals and the Divine
By Steve Beard Striking Symbolism Since 1937, a muscle-bound Atlas has been a prominent and provocative art deco centerpiece on Fifth Avenue. The massive statue is surrounded by impressive skyscraper office suites for powerful men and women in New York City. As the...
Wesleyan Scholars Gather for Next Methodism Summit
“I have come to believe, based on the words and actions of other bishops, that some sort of split in The United Methodist Church is inevitable,” observed Bishop Scott Jones of the Texas Conference in his closing address before a group of traditionalist Wesleyan...
VIDEO: Rob Renfroe on the Postponement of General Conference
The Rev. Rob Renfroe, president of Good News, discusses the further postponement of General Conference and the launching of the Global Methodist Church. To watch his video, click HERE. ***** GOOD NEWS BOARD ENDORSES LAUNCH OF GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH The Good News...
Learning in Prayer to Wait on God
I have made a wonderful, new discovery in my prayer life. It is best defined by one of the many injunctions given in the Bible, “Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor...
Why I Resigned from the Commission on General Conference
By Joseph F. DiPaolo - President Abraham Lincoln was once taken to task by a congressional ally for changing a policy position. “Mr. President, you have changed your mind entirely within a short time.” Convinced that recent events and new information required a change...
