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Confessions of a Would-Be Ally, Part 6

It’s difficult for those who weren’t here to appreciate the caliber of disaster for Mississippi United Methodism brought about by James Swanson’s assignment as our Bishop in 2012. In the fall of 2012, the Mississippi Conference had the lowest average … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Would-Be Ally, Part 4

In 1999 the eyes of the United Methodist world were focused on Chicago and the Northern Illinois Conference. Greg Dell, who had been Lynette’s Field Education Supervisor at Wheadon UMC in Evanston, was now the Pastor at Broadway United Methodist … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Would Be Ally, Part 3

Last time we were here, I was telling about Luke’s diagnosis (at age 4) with Autism Spectrum Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified. This is a diagnosis that is “behaviorally observed.” It means there’s no blood test, no x-ray, no biopsy, or any … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Would-Be Ally, Part 2

When last we met, I registered my surprise and distress that the 1980 United Methodist General Conference had not struck the “Incompatible” language from the Book of Discipline. I was certain that that language was incompatible with the United Methodist … Continue reading

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