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A Story of the Providence of God and Christian Prayer

As most of you know, I now teach at Beeson Divinity School.   When I was President of Asbury Seminary my time was spent in administration, endless meetings, formulating budgets, raising money etc..  All of this was joyful work, but it did keep me from my first love, which is teaching students!  I was like the […]

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A Former United Methodist to Global Anglicans:  The See of Canterbury is Vacant

The See of Canterbury is Vacant It has been announced that Sarah Mullally will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury.  She is the currently the bishop of London, but has had only minimal theological education and very little pastoral experience.  She appears to be a very competent administrator, as she served as a senior administrator […]

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A Former United Methodist to Global Anglicans:  The See of Canterbury is Vacant

The See of Canterbury is Vacant It has been announced that Sarah Mullally will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury.  She is the currently the bishop of London, but has had only minimal theological education and very little pastoral experience.  She appears to be a very competent administrator, as she served as a senior administrator […]

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Christian Deconstructionists and the Rise of the Exvangelical

Christianity is remarkably resilient despite the endless attacks against it.  It is noteworthy that the recent election of Pope Leo XIV took place in the midst of the ruins of the mighty, once-thought “eternal” Roman Empire.  Empires rise and fall, but the gospel of Jesus Christ continues.  In the early decades of the 21st century […]

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What’s the Christian position on gun control, border security, immigration, and tariffs?

In today’s politically charged and divisive atmosphere one can feel quite vulnerable when someone asks a question like, “Do Christians favor more gun control?” or “What’s the Christian position on immigration?”   It sometimes feels like a political “gottcha” question which is used by some to make the church (as the phrase goes) “the Republican party […]

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What is Your Primary Identity?

Polycarp, the famous 1st century bishop of Smyrna is known for his martyrdom.   He was   part of that great legacy of Christians who were the direct “disciples of the Disciples.”  In his case, he was the disciple of the Apostle John.   Everyone who knew him testified to his impeccable life and his commitment to historic […]

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What is your Primary Identity?

Polycarp, the famous 1st century bishop of Smyrna is known for his martyrdom.   He was   part of that great legacy of Christians who were the direct “disciples of the Disciples.”  In his case, he was the disciple of the Apostle John.   Everyone who knew him testified to his impeccable life and his commitment to historic […]

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What is your primary Identity?

Polycarp, the famous 1st century bishop of Smyrna is known for his martyrdom.   He was   part of that great legacy of Christians who were the direct “disciples of the Disciples.”  In his case, he was the disciple of the Apostle John.   Everyone who knew him testified to his impeccable life and his commitment to historic […]

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Pastors, Get Rid of the “Countdown Clock”!

One of the joys I have is the privilege of preaching in churches all across the country.  I have seen the inside of dozens and dozens of sanctuaries.  It is common for large churches to have a “traditional” service in the sanctuary and a “contemporary” service in a gym or some other multi-purpose space.  I […]

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Thoughts on the Beginning of a New Year and of Creation itself

2025 marks a new season for Julie and me as we have now fully transitioned from over fifteen years of ministry and service to Asbury Theological Seminary and am now beginning a new chapter at Beeson Divinity School.   I now serve as the Methodist Chair of Divinity at Samford University.  My wife and I thought […]

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