The Heart of the Gospel
By Thomas Lambrecht -- “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and...
What is Religious Freedom?
By Thomas Lambrecht - Freedom of religion is often called the “first freedom” because it is the first provision mentioned in the United States Bill of Rights. Many scholars believe all the other freedoms depend upon the foundation of religious freedom to establish and...
Straight Talk
Straight Talk News, View, and Uproars Taking life seriously The 2008 General Conference of the United Methodist Church took a step toward greater moral seriousness when it amended the denominations Social Principles on abortion, observes Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker of...
The deeper issues ofUnited Methodist renewal
By Rob Renfroe Prior to becoming the President and Publisher of Good News, the Rev. Rob Renfroe served as the President of the Board of Directors of The Confessing Movement. For the last several years, he has been speaking to various United Methodist renewal and...
The road to Emmaus
By James V. Heidinger II Jesus had been crucified and buried. Three days later, two lonely disciples were trudging home to Emmaus seven miles out of Jerusalem. They were discouraged, dejected, and defeated. Their world had come crashing in, their hopes demolished....
Remaining United Methodist
By James V. Heidinger II Each week, word comes of persons who have decided to leave the United Methodist Church and its happening too frequently across the church. Sadly, many who leave have been lifetime United Methodists. They have served, given, prayed, attended,...
A good name bids farewell
Archive: A Good Name Bids Farewell By Liza Kittle A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1 Dr. Jim Heidinger is a leader, statesman, pastor, mentor, and friend who possesses a good name. His good name...
Imparting rather than importing
Archive: Imparting Rather Than Importing By Frank Decker When the Rev. Richard Gongwer of Indiana said goodbye to his oldest son and family, including his only grandchild at the time, he didnt realize that a parenthetical comment he made would plant a seed that would...
