by Mitch Randall | Mar 11, 2021 | Opinion
John Lewis, the late U.S. Representative from Georgia, once said, “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.” For most of his life, Lewis got into “good trouble,” advocating for the voting rights of...
by Mitch Randall | Mar 4, 2021 | Opinion
The United Methodist Church, with 80 million members, is undergoing a schism centered primarily around LGBTQ+ equality. Conservatives hold to a “traditional” understanding of sexuality and marriage, while progressives advocate for all Methodists’ inclusivity and...
by Mitch Randall | Feb 25, 2021 | Opinion
Returning to the baptismal waters was more emotional than I ever expected. Recently, I was asked to baptize a young woman named Kate in the church where I served for 11 years. As a pastor with over two decades of local congregational experience, I grew accustomed to...
by Mitch Randall | Feb 18, 2021 | Opinion
The arrival of a polar vortex this week in North America sent temperatures dropping across the United States. Many Americans experienced below-freezing temperatures, with 73% of the country covered in snow. As far south as Galveston, Texas, experienced snowfall,...
by Mitch Randall | Feb 11, 2021 | Opinion
Søren Kierkegaard once quipped, “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.” The Danish philosopher and theologian provides us with an accurate backdrop for the terrifying events that unfolded on January 6 in...
