A little background here before I weave together some threads of thought. Sex Selective Abortions First, look at issue of sex-selective abortions and female infanticide. These are major issues especially in India and China. For multiple financial and cultural reasons, … Continue reading →
Category Archive: Clergy
May 09
Missing Babies, Feral Males, “Smokin’ Hot Wives” and Female Appointments
May 02
Straw Blankets, Ministry With The Poor
It is cold here right now in North Texas. Wind is blowing wildly, temperatures continue to drop and we are on target for record lows tonight. Areas just slightly to the west and north are under a frost watch. I … Continue reading →
Apr 24
Called and Gifted? How about Called to Circuits?
The blogging world of United Methodist Clergy has exploded recently with the revelation that the Texas Annual Conference is floating a document that appears “ageist” in its suggestions as to who might or might not be encouraged to seek ordination … Continue reading →
Apr 14
Portrait of a Pastor
I received a gift this morning. A gift so full of love and hope that I am still nearly breathless. Several years ago, Vicki Attaway made her way to the church I serve, having heard that there was a female … Continue reading →
Apr 12
Red High Heels and Annual Conference
There has been a delightful movement started among the clergy women of the North Texas Conference whereby they are asking all clergywomen to wear red high heels on the Monday of Annual Conference as a sign of our connection and … Continue reading →
Just sayin’