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By Simon Mafunda, Jonathan Razon, and Daniel Topalski January 21, 2022 Quite predictably some United Methodist Church bishops have trotted out the charge of “colonialism” in light of the Wesleyan Covenant Association’s announcement that it has joined with other UM Church groups to help General Conference delegates gain access to Covid-19 vaccinations. To be sure, …

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Keith Boyette January 14, 2022 The late Eugene Peterson, author of The Message paraphrase of the Bible, wrote a book that left an indelible mark on me – A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. The subtitle of the book captured my attention – “Discipleship in an Instant Society.” I am amazed at how much …

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By Keith Boyette January 7, 2022  In partnership with other organizations, the Wesleyan Covenant Association has organized an effort to ensure General Conference delegates from Africa, Europe, Eurasia, and the Philippines are fully vaccinated against the Covid virus. Vaccinations will make it possible for them to attend The United Methodist Church’s General Conference scheduled for …

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By Keith Boyette December 23, 2021 O to live with the perspective of eternity – to be like God who is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end, the first and the last – to have God’s vision. God has planted eternity in our hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:11), but we are time-bound creatures nonetheless. We …

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I am pleased to let you know we have a new date for the WCA’s Sixth Global Gathering! We will meet on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan area. We are very thankful to our host site, Kingsway Christian Church, for quickly accommodating our request for a date change. The church’s address is: …

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By Suzanne Nicholson December 17, 2021 A number of years ago, while attending a faculty retreat at a lakeside resort, God spoke to me through the beautiful surroundings. I was walking along a road near the lake, but the view was obscured by a large stand of evergreens. The trees were thick and luxurious, and …

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By Walter Fenton December 7, 2021 The Iowa Wesleyan Covenant Association Regional Chapter has responded to a statement from Bishop Laurie Haller and her cabinet that would allow Iowa Annual Conference clergy to preside at same sex weddings and churches to host them. In a broad document entitled “Leading Now and Into the Future – …

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By Angela Pleasants December 3, 2021 During my time of prayer and study, I journal my reflections. After journaling, I include life application on how I will apply the Word of God to my daily living. One of my applications involved repenting of the idols I have elevated above God. It took me through many …

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By Keith Boyette November 24, 2021 Have you ever felt alone in standing resolutely for the Lord? That somehow God has focused His attention on some other part of creation, abandoning you to your circumstances? Certainly, the prophet Elijah felt that way. In 1 Kings 19, having defeated the prophets of Baal, Elijah is forced …

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