Methodist Corner

where God’s previous working meets our present response

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. (Gal 2:20)



Archive for May, 2008

Another Candidate Enters the Race

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Former Congressman Bob Barr has officially announced his candidacy for President of the United States. You can find more information about him at http://www.bobbarr2008.com/ . I wonder what this will do to the dynamics of the race. Most people view a third-party candidate as a “spoiler” for one party or the other. Recent examples would be [...]

Read the rest of this entry »

General Conference Highlights

Monday, May 12th, 2008

The highest policy-making body of The United Methodist Church, the 2008 United Methodist General Conference, began its legislative session on April 23 in Fort Worth, Texas and conducted its business around a communion table made from trees destroyed by Hurricane Katrina at the historic Gulfside Retreat Center in Mississippi. Guided by the theme “A Future with Hope,” nearly [...]

Read the rest of this entry »