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COMMENTARY: How should Methodists teach church doctrine?

United Methodists do respect different opinions on many issues, but we also have common beliefs that need to be taught in our local churches. Katie Shockley suggests some starting points.
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COMMENTARY: Can’t quit the culture for joining the church

Relatively new to Christianity, Reporter copy editor Ken Lowery can feel himself slipping into the United Methodist "bubble"—and it concerns him.
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Got a big ego? Consider a church-planting ministry, says think tank

Leaders who have attended the School for Congregational Development for several years were part of a think tank at the 2008 event. Among their conclusions: The right pastor for starting a new congregation often doesn't fit the typical mold.
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Church leaders urged to think, act like Jesus

Transforming lives requires thinking and acting more like Jesus, said Bishop Minerva Carcaño in her keynote address to the 2008 School of Congregational Development.
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Food for the soul: SOULfeast draws over 500 for renewal

People from a variety of denominations and areas of the U.S. gathered for the opportunity to renew body, mind and spirit during SOULfeast 2008.
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COMMENTARY: Most prefer candidates who are ‘Christian-lite’

The recent Presidential candidate forum hosted by Rick Warren of Saddleback Church didn't delve deep enough, says Henry Huffman.
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Tourists, residents flee as Gustav swamps Jamaica (AP)

As Gustav nears, Gulf Coast puts faith in planning (AP)

Jury acquits former Marine in killing of Iraqis (AP)

Afghans say deadly US raid based on misleading tip (AP)

Stocks jump on better-than-expected GDP, jobs data (AP)

Automakers face conflicting safety rules worldwide (AP)

Rapper DMX pleads out Florida drug case (AP)

Italy museum defies pope anger over crucified frog (AP)

Top-seeded Ivanovic loses in huge upset at US Open (AP)

Obama says will restore U.S. legacy abroad (Reuters)

Gustav kills 59 in Caribbean, aims at U.S (Reuters)

Russia faces diplomatic isolation on Georgia (Reuters)

Top-seeded Ivanovic loses in huge upset at US Open (AP)

NFL clears Pacman to play for Cowboys (AP)

Injured Texans player walks again (AP)

Baylor's Briles get tough first test (AP)

Beckett scratched, to be examined by Dr. Andrews (AP)

Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments (AP)

Warriors G Ellis out 3 months with ankle sprain (AP)

Wigginton homers twice in Astros' win over Reds (AP)

Man City's late show steals UEFA Cup qualification (AFP)

Stu Barnes retires, joins Stars' coaching staff (AP)

Oregon QB Costa out for season with knee injury (AP)

France's Coin scores historic upset in Grand Slam debut (AFP)

Lefty trying to get his game right (AP)

Economy shows vigor in Q2, but seen flagging (Reuters)

Dell profits disappoint as tech spending weakens (Reuters)

Boeing makes "best and final offer" to union (Reuters)

Marvell profit beats street on revenue rise (Reuters)

Lehman looking at cutting some 1,200 jobs: source (Reuters)

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TV Reviews

New legal drama raises bar for TV
TNT’s new series Raising the Bar explores both sides of the often murky legal system, says reviewer Thomas Goodhue. Read more...

Hope In The Dark

"But pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world." —C.S. Lewis

Music Reviews

Gracin album skirts faith issues
Josh Gracin’s new CD will likely please his average fan, but a listener looking for inspiring lyrics that resonate with faith-based values won’t find a whole lot there. Steve Morley has the review.

Christianity & Stress

Christians - men and women who live with the daily assurance of an all-knowing, all-powerful god who is active in their lives - fall victim to stress at a rate just as high as that of non-Christians.

History of Hymns

Hymn reflects diversity of God
In the text of "Bring Many Names," Brian Wren explores glimpses of God seen through young and old, male and female images. Michael Hawn shares the hymn's background. Read more...

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Hear instruction and be wise, And do not disdain it. Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

Proverbs 8:33-34 (NIV)

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