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Shoveling snow: pulling together
A few years ago, just before Christmas, our neighborhood was blasted with approximately 18 inches of snow, the ... Read more
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Sculpture, prayer and the new year
Bishop Young Jin Cho has a sculpture made from terra-cotta clay created by professor Eui-Seok Oh depicting a ... Read more
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Anger and a brightly lit cross
I was angry? Why? I was attending an evening class at Lake Junaluska retreat center. The speaker was ... Read more
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Saying goodbye to 2015
Dave Berry wrote in his annual “Year in Review” column: “We apologize, but 2015 had so many negatives ... Read more
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Ten books for Christmas — part two
Here is the second group of recommended books for 2016. They are not always religious, but they are ... Read more
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Ten books for Christmas and 2016 – part one
When asked a question, I may not know the answer but I often suggest a book. I read ... Read more
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From Korea to Main Street
“Instead of worrying, pray.” – Philippians 4:6 On the 14-hour flight coming home from South Korea, there was ... Read more
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Rev. Choi and giving thanks
The season of Thanksgiving offers extra time for reflection and prayer. One prayer written by Rev. Choi, Il-Do, ... Read more
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Korea: The churches
Jesus said: “Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock ... Read more
Church & Community
Korea — ‘This Is My Story’
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, ... Read more
Church & Community
Korea and the 5 a.m. prayer service
Our group of 30 United Methodist pastors was escorted into the sanctuary of Bupyeong Methodist Church in Incheon, ... Read more
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Funeral: Clues from a worn Bible
When asked to do a funeral, I often look for clues to help me say something personal. One ... Read more
Church & Community
Sharing God’s light with ‘Spinach Theology’
When Popeye the Sailor needed help, there was always a can of spinach near. It’s tempting to think ... Read more
Church & Community
Are we standing on the brakes or the gas?
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. ... Read more
Church & Community
The tragedy at Smith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake on the southwest corner of the Lynchburg District of the United Methodist Church is my ... Read more
Church & Community
God’s invitation
— (Conclusion) — Last week we learned that God provides opportunities for us to be the church in ... Read more
Church & Community
God’s invitation
Frequently, in meetings with other church leaders I’m told: “There is little hope for our church to have ... Read more
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Peacemaker
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. — Romans ... Read more