Bible

Faith Sharing
The Rev. Henry Masters (right) confers with “Simon of Cyrene: The Musical” cast members Faith Griffin (center) and Brianna Williams during an April 4 rehearsal at Dallas’ Hamilton Park United Methodist Church. UM News photo by Sam Hodges.

Pastor puts on musical about Simon of Cyrene

The Rev. Henry Masters continues his exploration of Black church history with a full-length musical about the African man compelled to carry Jesus’ cross.
Social Concerns
Kendra Weddle. Photo courtesy of the author.

Should Bibles be banned?

As school boards consider banning books, a church member notes that the rationale being used could apply to the Bible also.
Theology and Education
A 2022 edition of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible updates language, grammar and punctuation aimed at increasing the Bible's accuracy. Image by Canva.

Update aims to make Bible translation more accurate

A 2022 edition of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible updates language, grammar and punctuation aimed at increasing the Bible's accuracy.
Evangelism
Rich Peck. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UM News.

Simone Biles and St. Paul: Expectations vs. outcomes

Olympian Simone Biles and St. Paul excelled while coping with unseen challenges. Their experiences hold lessons for us.

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