Rambling About The Good Book

I think believers need to read scripture using ones mind and heart. John Wesley an Anglican cleric and founder of the Methodist movement devised a system of using reason, tradition, experience and scripture when reading the Bible. The same system could be used for other religious texts too. 

Much of what is written is based upon stories, context and word of mouth. I personally believe God is bigger than the Bible and there are things happening today where his grace is being expressed and demonstrated daily. The story of God’s love and work in this world is still being written. 

The key to applying ones faith is to love your neighbor as yourself always keep that on the forefront of your mind. 

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A Christmas thought to ponder.

Enlightenment is a good thing, even for Christians. There is a misconception of Xmas among many who believe. This does a great job of setting the record straight.

(Courtesy of Episcopal Church Memes on Facebook)

John Wesley was an Anglican cleric and founder of the Methodist church. He was a wise man.

If you are registered to vote, go do so today!

We want things to be different but do we want to do the work of making things different.

Inspired by a children’s sermon at church.

Seeing God

People fail to see God when His people aren’t welcoming and inclusive. All they seem to see is a group of people who like the status quo and aren’t interested in having new people in the mix. I think churches and civilizations have learned the hard way when you fail to share the love of God in a way that makes them feel needed and wanted. Hospitality is important my friends.

Perhaps we should look at our beliefs in a modern context that is inclusive of those who have been on the fringes of life.

Me, I Said This…It’s time for a new discussion.

Father’s Day has Methodist ties – The United Methodist Church

This is a great article as to the origins of Father’s Day. It’s a genuine observation of fathers who have made sacrifices. As a United Methodist Christian its exciting to see we had much to its beginnings.

Father’s Day has Methodist ties – The United Methodist Church

The Bible calls us to love our neighbors and to do justice and love kindness, not to indiscriminately kill one another.

Rev. Adam Hamilton, United Methodist Pastor and Author.

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Ephesians 4:2 (of the Holy Bible)