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Faith in Africa by Dr. Jerry Kulah

The Faith Found in Africa March 21, 2019 By Good News The following remarks are from an address given at the Reform and Renewal Coalition Briefing Breakfast at the 2019 General Conference in St. Louis. Photo by Steve Beard. By Jerry P. Kulah – My dear brothers and sisters of The United Methodist Church from all around the world, I humbly greet you in the strong name of Jesus Christ! We thank God for all who have participated in observing a sacred season of fasting and prayer as we have prepared for this special General Conference session. And we praise […]

HOW BIG IS OUR GOD? GENESIS – In the Beginning, God….

HOW BIG IS OUR GOD? GENESIS – In the Beginning, God….  Compiled by Marion Griffin One of my favorite ways to start the day is by reading a Psalm from the Bible. These songs of the Bible remind me of who God is, His greatness, and His special care for us. Psalm 19 tells us: The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into […]

A BRIEF HISTORY AND ACCOUNT OF THE RENEW NETWORK by Faye Short     

A BRIEF HISTORY AND ACCOUNT OF THE RENEW NETWORK                                             Prepared by Faye Short                                                                     FORERUNNERS OF THE RENEW NETWORK The Women’s division had been fully penetrated by the radical feminism that swept the country and entered mainline churches by the late 1960s and 70s. Radical theology and liberal political and social concepts had invaded UMW resources prepared by the staff of the Women’s Division. Evangelical women and men recognized this early on. As a local UMW president in the late 70s, I found the content of UMW program resources appalling. The first group of evangelical women to publicly “take on” […]