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Two Wolves

An old Cherokee told his grandson, “My son, there is a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies and

49 Gallons of Paint & One Chainsaw

Sometimes the desire to serve others for no other reason than to help can make life better for everyone. In Chilhowee, Missouri, this is precisely what happened. In remembrance of

Serving: Young pastors drawn to social causes

The Revs. Brian and Laura Rossbert sometimes show up on the 5 p.m. news. It’s not because they are controversial or in any trouble; it is because social justice issues are basic to their faith and they don’t just sit on the sidelines. It’s not unusual to see either of them at a city council meeting or an organized protest.

Better bad habits

We all want to be eco-aware and Earth-friendly people and let our actions speak well for who we are. But the take-no-prisoners pressure to completely reform our lifestyles

18-year-old feeds homeless souls

According to Meredith Medlin’s mom, her daughter is called to “spread love.” “My mom says that helping people is what makes my heart sing,

Churches, partners 'Change the World' through green projects

Green thumbs 'Change the World'

Change the World 2011 had a decidedly “green” feel — in many cases, a “green thumb” feel. Change the World, part of the Rethink Church initiative, incorporates outreach to make a positive difference in the world beyond the church doors. During last year’s inaugural event, more than 100,000 people from over 1,000 churches hosted events and undertook projects to help others.

a force and a voice

United Methodists connect with one another to put their faith into action. We recognize our responsibility to place a high priority on strengthening economic, political, social,

Green burial gains in popularity

Churches with a private cemetery used to be a familiar sight but development has left many cities landlocked. Eco-burial offers an alternative. Clients can choose to have

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