Melvin's Musings
A Brief Reflection on Baptism
Different groups within Christendom have widely divergent views regarding baptism. Some sprinkle water. Others pour water. Still others employ full immersion. In addition to these variances in practice, people also...
A Brief Reflection on Baptism
Different groups within Christendom have widely divergent views regarding baptism. Some sprinkle water. Others pour water. Still others employ full immersion. In addition to these variances in practice, people also...
On Assumptions and Listening
Do you know why, after all these years, we still struggle so badly when discussing difficult issues in America, including issues of race, religion, and politics? Because as soon as people...
On Assumptions and Listening
Do you know why, after all these years, we still struggle so badly when discussing difficult issues in America, including issues of race, religion, and politics? Because as soon as people...
A Word of Entreaty to Church Elders
Dear shepherds, if you won’t lead us, then we cannot progress as we should. Managing the treasury and saying yes or no to this or that is not the same...
A Word of Entreaty to Church Elders
Dear shepherds, if you won’t lead us, then we cannot progress as we should. Managing the treasury and saying yes or no to this or that is not the same...
Regarding Love and Judgment
Many people seem to believe that loving others means refusing to judge them. The principle concern used to be harsh, hypocritical judgment, but the sentiment has gone further so that any willingness...
Regarding Love and Judgment
Many people seem to believe that loving others means refusing to judge them. The principle concern used to be harsh, hypocritical judgment, but the sentiment has gone further so that any willingness...
MLK Day Prayer
Dear Father, we thank you for being a God of justice, not only at the end of time but in our time. We know that you love to relieve the...
MLK Day Prayer
Dear Father, we thank you for being a God of justice, not only at the end of time but in our time. We know that you love to relieve the...
On Excellence and Mediocrity
A young woman once told me in passing conversation she had always been a "B" student. “Okaaaay,” I said. Then she said she had always been satisfied with a "B."...
On Excellence and Mediocrity
A young woman once told me in passing conversation she had always been a "B" student. “Okaaaay,” I said. Then she said she had always been satisfied with a "B."...