“I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old, familiar carols play, And mild and sweet The words repeat Of Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” The opening stanza from this famous poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow strike a cord in us because there is a universal longing for peace on earth. We feel the world’s brokenness. Look at the wars, the corruption, and the … Continue reading The Coming Prince of Peace
One deadly aspect of the tongue is gossip. Gossip is sinful, it can be incredibly hurtful to people, and horribly divisive. In short, gossip is toxic. What most of us don’t realize is how often we participate in gossip. It is so common that we don’t even realize we are doing it. The big question is, what is gossip? One dictionary definition renders it this … Continue reading How to Resist Gossip
President John Stumbo has argued that following General Council 2023, the C&MA is “more Simpsonian than ever.” These comments come in the wake of a Council decision allowing for women’s ordination. But is this true? Does the C&MA of 2023 look more like the early Alliance that was built and shaped by founder A.B. Simpson? Obviously in attempting to answer this question, it would be … Continue reading Is the C&MA Really More Simpsonian?
Shepherd the Flock 