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Put God Back in Public Schools?
One reaction to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School has been a call to “put God back in the schools.” I even h… read more
No, Everything Doesn't Happen for a Reason
“Everything happens for a reason,” he said as he reflected upon the terrible events that had occurred in Newtown, Connecticu… read more
The Price of Ending the Charitable Deduction
I’ve been following with interest the conversations in Washington about the fiscal cliff and the debate about how to raise revenue… read more
Room in the Inn?
Merry Christmas! Today, we end our journey retracing Mary and Joseph’s steps with the long-awaited arrival of the Christ Child.&nb… read more
The Journey: From Nazareth to Bethlehem
In my trip to the Holy Land to research my book, The Journey, we traveled by car, by van, and on foot as we sought to follow the journey… read more
The World Ending at 5:00 p.m. Today?
So thousands of people around the world believe that today is the day the world ends. I’m guessing not many of you reading this pa… read more
How Mary Found Her Joy
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” —Luke 1:46-47For nine or t… read more
It Is Time for a National Database of United Methodist Clergy
Every year I receive phone calls from District Superintendents in different parts of the country asking for suggestions for pastors who … read more