Monthly Archives: September 2010

Integrating With Social Networks

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Allen

This is really more of a test post than anything, but some of my fellow bloggers may find it useful. I’ve been looking for the best way to integrate my WordPress powered blog with the social networks I use (Facebook, … Continue reading →

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Ordination Question 14

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Allen

14. Describe your understanding of an inclusive church and ministry. The inclusiveness of the Church is stated rather strongly in Article IV of The Constitution of The United Methodist Church. It states, “The United Methodist Church is a part of … Continue reading →

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Ordination Question 13

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Allen

13. What is the meaning of ordination in the context of the general ministry of the Church? Throughout the candidacy process I, like many others, have struggled with the meaning of ordination. This struggle stems mainly from my belief in … Continue reading →

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CSFF Blog Tour

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Allen

I have just been accepted as a member of the Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour and I can’t wait to read the first title, The Skin Map by Stephen R. Lawhead. Fantasy fiction has been a staple in … Continue reading →

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Life Change Series: Psalms

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Allen

A Life-changing Encounter With God’s Word from the Book of Psalms, published by NavPress, is the latest in the LifeChange Series of Bible studies on the Books of the Bible. This work provides a good introduction to the Psalms if … Continue reading →

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Answering God’s Call

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Allen

At one time I had posted the letter that I sent to the district office when I entered the candidacy program in The United Methodist Church. Somehow, in moving the website around, I lost that post. So here it is … Continue reading →

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Outlive Your Life

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Allen

Is there anything that Max Lucado has written that isn’t worth reading? If there is, I can’t find it; and that includes his latest, Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make a Difference. Max Lucado once again turns to … Continue reading →

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