The Sleeping Dragon of the #UMC Middle
Schismatic forces across the United Methodist connection have had the opposite effect from what they desired, judging by actions at this week's annual conference sessions, writes Joel L. Watts.
View ArticleBible Idolatry
The Rev. Mike Slaughter of Ginghamsburg UMC invites United Methodists to read the Bible through the lens of Jesus' teachings.
View ArticleFasting the Alluring Addiction of the Consumerist Culture
Continuing his provocative series, the Rev. Mike Slaughter examines how even faithful Christians can fall prey to consumerist culture, when the gospel clearly teaches another lifestyle.
View ArticleChoosing the Servant Role
Following Jesus means choosing a resolute commitment to an upside-down way of life, writes the Rev. Mike Slaughter.
View ArticlePalm Sunday: When Kingdoms Collide
Palm Sunday isn't only the day of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, writes the Rev. Mike Slaughter. It's the day when the Kingdom of God boldly confronts imperial Rome and religious authorities,...
View ArticleWorld on Fire
Nepal's earthquake and Baltimore's unrest set the Rev. Mike Slaughter to pondering and prayer about Christians' role in attempting to heal a burning world.
View ArticleResurrection Thinking
Resurrection thinking requires that we die to old ways of thought and embrace new possibilities, writes the Rev. Mike Slaughter.
View ArticleWhat's Keeping Young People from Church?
Adam Hamilton and Mike Slaughter examine why young people stay away from church.
View ArticleRemaking Jesus in Our Image?
The Revs. Adam Hamilton and Mike Slaughter continue their video conversation about what may be keeping Millennials – and others as well – from involvement with congregations.
View ArticleThe Great Divide
With eight in 10 American churches composed of a homogenous racial group, the Rev. Mike Slaughter is more concerned about Christian attitudes toward segregation within our churches than he isrelieved...
View ArticleWhen Christians Disagree
The Rev. Mike Slaughter finds that Christians' disagreement over the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality brings an opportunity to put selfless love above political or theologicaly...
View ArticleWhen the Holy Spirit Speaks
In response to what he believes to be the Holy Spirit's prompting, the Rev. Mike Slaughter reaches out to the head of United Methodism's global missions agency with an idea to aid refugees.
View ArticleJesus Was a Refugee
Momentum continues to build among United Methodist churches and agencies for a "Christmas miracle" effort to aid the world's 60 millions refugees, writes the Rev. Mike Slaughter, who inspired the project.
View ArticleRefugee Crisis: The Persecution of Christians
As part of the "Christmas Miracle" campaign for refugees on the Rev. Mike Slaughter's blog, communicator Dan Bracken tells what encountering refugees has meant to his faith.
View ArticleBeyond Bethlehem
The Rev. Mike Slaughter invites United Methodists to join in a special project to aid refugees.
View ArticleI Am Sending You
The troubles of the world are awaiting the help of Jesus' followers, the Incarnation proves because that we humans are the means through which God works in the world, writes the Rev. Mike Slaughter.
View ArticleUltimate Values
The Rev. Mike Slaughter counsels Christians to take a closer look at how they spend their money in our consumerist society.
View Article40-Day Fast from Being a Jerk
The Rev. Mike Slaughter suggests we could benefit – and brighten the world around us – if we fasted from being a jerk over the 40 days of Lent.
View ArticleFasting from Being a Jerk – Round 2
In a follow-up to last week's post, the Rev. Mike Slaughter examines how Christians are called to live with a proactive biblical worldview that seeks the common good of all God’s children, irrespective...
View ArticleHijacked
In the midst of some of America's most rancorous political campaigns, the Rev. Mike Slaughter urges Christians not to let the faith by co-opted by those who would use it solely to gain political power.
View ArticleDemonstrating Unity in Diversity
How can we find our way forward in unity without expecting uniformity? asks the Rev. Mike Slaughter.
View ArticleFighting Evil – Like Jiu Jitsu
When confronted with evil such as the Orlando gay nightclub shooting, our response should be such radical generosity as to confuse and bewilder the evil-doer, writes the Rev. Mike Slaughter.
View ArticleErecting Barriers or Building the Kingdom
Christians are called to live though the current social and political chaos with faith, not with fear, lest we be buried in the wilderness, says the Rev. Mike Slaughter.
View ArticleNew Group to Church: Let's Stay Together
A new group, Uniting Methodists Movement, promotes a solution of staying together as a denomination despite deep differences over the acceptance of homosexuality.
View ArticlePatriotism and the Cross
Beware churches that place nationalism above loyalty to Jesus Christ, warns the Rev. Mike Slaughter.
View ArticleNationally Noted Pastors to Speak at Room for All Coalition Rally May 19
Noted pastors Mike Slaughter and Adam Hamilton will speak to the Room for All Coalition in Indiana.
View ArticleFighting Evil Like Jujitsu
The Rev. Mike Slaughter finds that the greatest weapon against evil is the proactive demonstration of Christ's love.
View ArticleUnited Methodists Gather To Hope, Create Space At The Table
The Rev. Mike Slaughter, a keynote speaker at the Space at the Table event, said, “COVID and the ‘schism’ have given us an opportunity. What an opportunity to reconsider what God’s ‘next’ looks like...
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