Dividing a Religion

Word has come that the Methodist Church might be divided because of the issue over gay clergy. This isn’t the first time the Methodist Church has split over a political issue. In 1844, the church split over the issue of slavery, some for, some against. You’re probably thinking this blog is going to be about whether I think this division is needed. However, I just want to point out that religions have split several times …

A Sad Homecoming

A Sad Homecoming

Those who have lived in Jacksonville for more than 20 years know about the story of Kamiyah Mobley, a newborn taken from a local hospital. For 18 years, there were reminders of her kidnapping, but no solution. Until this week. Thankfully she is alive and healthy. She was discovered in North Carolina living under a name the kidnapper gave her as a baby. I’m sure some of you have heard the story. You’ve probably gripped …

A Black Hole in Our Hearts

A Black Hole in Our Hearts

We’ve all been intrigued with the disappearance of Flight 370 the past couple of weeks. Conspiracy theorists have abounded.  Did it land on an unknown island? Did it disintegrate? Maybe it was sucked into a black hole. Someone I know even thinks Pakistan diverted the plane and killed all the passengers. No matter our theories, or our interest, one very important thing seems to have been lost in all the news and media stories. There …