Monthly Archives: November 2022

At the Gate: Word Wounding

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Steve Harper

Sitting at the gate, we hear all sorts of conversaions. Some are formative; others are deformative. Some build up; others tear down. Whoever coined the phrase “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” was … Continue reading →

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At the Gate: Woke Does Not Die

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Steve Harper

Sitting at the gate is an act of seeing, observing, and paying attention to life. The gate is a panoramic place where we see the breadth and depth (diversity and wonder) of life. It is no accident that “the recovery … Continue reading →

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At the Gate: Jesus Enlarged and Enriched

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Steve Harper

Sitting at the gate as an elder is a posture that creates the time and space to explore new things, and grow. I have previously noted that the most significant expression of this opportunity has been an enlarged Christology. I … Continue reading →

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New UMC: The Future is Now

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Steve Harper

With the election of new bishops, the emergence of the new United Methodist Church moves farther into its future filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11). We have hope that the Council of Bishops will lead us with magnified wisdom and courage, … Continue reading →

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