Melvin's Musings
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."...
Beware of Anti-intellectualism
I sometimes see and hear statements suggesting preachers should not become scholars or academics and aspiring preachers should not read the writings of people they disagree with theologically. These are...
Beware of Anti-intellectualism
I sometimes see and hear statements suggesting preachers should not become scholars or academics and aspiring preachers should not read the writings of people they disagree with theologically. These are...