Rev Bill

I just discovered a great blog — Gruntled Center. (The word “gruntled” means people who are contented with God and family — the opposite of disgruntled.)
“Gruntled” has some good advice to Presbyterians who may not like the results of the General Assembly last week — instead of leaving, stay and compete.
I [...]

The General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has called on the denomination to be in a time of prayer as we consider the actions taken by the General Assembly — particularly the recommendation to ammend G-6.0106b — the ordination standards.
The letter calling for a time of prayer states:
We know the [...]

USA Today reports that the Presbyterian Church (USA) reported a loss of 57,000 members last year — the largest decline of membership since 1991. This brings our membership down to 2.2 million.
What will it take for the denomination to reverse this trend?
Greater commitment to Christ?
Greater commitment to our own faith and how we [...]

This is a picture of delegates and youth advisory delegates at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) lined up to speak either for or against proposed change in the denomination’s Book of Order that covers standards of ordination.
The current standards of ordination are part of Chapter 6 of the Book [...]

Here is Bruce’s answer to the question:
What is the Gospel?
Luke 8:24-25
The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples.
When I think about the meaning of [...]