Pastor Bo: Never dive in the stupid end of relationships
The first thing I wrestle with when taking issue with anyone is whether or not to name them. Sometimes, in so doing, you only add to their notoriety. And in th…
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BreakPoint: Remembering Amy Carmichael, missionary and defender of children
This month marks the death of Amy Carmichael, missionary to India and defender of children. Though she died in 1951, she is a profound example of not only bein…
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Maybe we should let someone hold our mule
"Hold my mule" is a figurative expression from the American South that means when a person is leading a mule and they need to go somewhere or do something very…
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The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust," saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who …
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Living on Purpose: They hear his voice and follow him
Life is changing all around us.
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BreakPoint: Repenting of elitism and chronological snobbery
In a recent Twitter thread, Michael Clary, an evangelical pastor based in Cincinnati, addressed an unhelpful attitude pervasive among Christians.
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Tennessee's University of the South launches new racial reconciliation program
The University of the South launched a new initiative this week, aimed at promoting frank discussions on racial issues and opening up new political possibiliti…
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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 ju…
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Living on Purpose: Accomplishing God’s will is our purpose
It's disappointing to God that most people are usually more concerned about what they want in life than asking him what he requires of them.
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BreakPoint: Simulated sensations cannot replace human presence
If by pressing a button you could get the same sensation as the most pleasant, relaxing or enjoyable experience you've ever had, would you do it? If so, how of…
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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 member…
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North Georgia United Methodists abruptly halt disaffiliations
Citing the spread of "misleading, defamatory and false" information, the North Georgia body for the United Methodists says it will temporarily stop accepting r…
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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 punc…
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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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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 c…