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Daniel Shorr
July 27th, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Daniel Shorr, 93, a walking history book for National Public Radio, died July 23. I had the pleasure of having dinner with him the night before Dr. Tom Troeger was installed as the first occupant of the Peck Chair of Communications at Iliff School of Theology. He could not only recall the day they began building the Berlin... … read more
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Publishing giant dies
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 AM
John Procter, 91, former president and publisher of the United Methodist Publishing House, died April 15 in Nashville.After noting that two daughters, three grandchildren and one great-grandson survive him, the obituary noted that the former World War II Army Air Force captain “was employed by the United Methodist Pub... … read more | 1 comment
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Insufficient coverage of religious news
March 17th, 2010 at 7:22 AM
According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center 41% of Americans say there is not enough coverage of religious and spiritual issues. Women (44%) are more likely than men (37%) to seek more coverage of this area; young adults ages 18-29 (49%) are more likely than those over age 50 (35%) to say this; and bloggers (50%... … read more | 1 comment
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The meaning of Aldersgate
February 24th, 2010 at 7:58 AM
Frederick Mase says Wesley scholars disagree about the nature of John Wesley's 1738 experience on Aldersgate Street. Some say it was a watershed moment and marked his true conversion. Others stress the gradual nature of Wesley's spiritual development and consider Aldersgate one experience among many.Some scholars note that ... … read more
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Hymns for men
February 12th, 2010 at 9:24 AM
British Christian men's magazine SORTED has listed the following hymns as the top ten favorites of British men. - Onward Christian Soldiers- And Can It Be- Guide Me O Thy Great Redeemer- All People That On Earth Do Dwell- Be Thou My Vision- How Great Thou Art- Amazing Grace- Eternal Father, Strong To Save (Navy Hymn)- Our ... … read more