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Pastor Bo: Simple ways to change the world a tiny bit at a time
To say that Will Rogers is still big in Oklahoma would be an understatement of about 15 feet, judging from the size of his statue in the Will Rogers Archway just outside of Vinita, Oklahoma. He seems almost bigger than the town itself, somehow, though there is actually a surprising amount to see there.
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North Georgia United Methodists install new bishop
United Methodists in North Georgia have a new bishop, the first African American woman to preside over the Atlanta-based conference of about 320,000 lay members and 700 churches, including dozens in the northwest portion of the state.

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North Georgia United Methodists abruptly halt disaffiliations
Policy issued by outgoing bishop

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BreakPoint: Cultivating the mind of Christ through science
To be Christian, especially in this confusing cultural moment, requires the intentional cultivation of our minds. An exemplary model of someone who took this calling seriously is James Clerk Maxwell.
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Living on Purpose: Enjoying the comforts of remaining the same
As God continues to move upon the Earth, he has never stopped calling his children to be truth seekers, to speak his words and demonstrate his character.

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Pastor Bo: The value of a community table and other old-fashioned things
My children are overly fond of pointing out to me that I am not in step with modern times. They are simply aghast that I do not have an iPhone, use proper punctuation even when texting and hand-write most letters, in cursive, no less. I, on the other hand, am fond of pointing out to them that I also do not eat Tide Pods, have never had anyone's words send me scurrying for a "safe space" and earned a doctorate without the benefit of Google.
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Redemption to the Nations megachurch opens new Cleveland, Tennessee, location
Church seeks to reduce travel times, bring ‘unchurched’ into the fold

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Chattanooga-area Catholics mourn Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Leaders say the bookish intellectual held space for old traditions

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Living on Purpose: Christ is our hope for the new year
We are at the beginning of another year, and it always brings thoughts of starting fresh and having hope for the future.
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Pastor Bo: The amazing, ordinary little boy in purple (Part 4 of 4)
Please enjoy part four of this Christmas story in four installments, my gift to you and your family.