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HISTORY OF HYMNS: Salvadoran folk hymn sought end of violenceThe Salvadoran hymn “Santo, Santo, Santo” expresses the hope to end violence. Michael Hawn has more on this folk hymn found in The Faith We Sing hymnal.
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CD REVIEW: Camp’s worshipful tone stands out in new albumWe Cry Out offers a mix of inspiring and modern music. Mallory McCall has more on this latest CD release from Jeremy Camp.
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Hiding in shame: Experts say porn addiction no longer just a men’s issueTraditionally thought of as a man’s issue, porn addiction is growing among women. Mary Jacobs takes a look at the problem—and ways that churches can help.
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Q&A: Helping abuse victims find healing, hopeDoes the Bible have anything relevant to say to survivors of sexual abuse? Mary Jacobs speaks with Elaine A. Heath about her new book, We Were the Least of These, which examines Bible passages that offer hope.
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WESLEYAN WISDOM: Imitate Wesley: Use every medium for witnessingWould John Wesley tweet and blog? Donald Haynes thinks so, and offers examples of Wesley’s progressive life and habits that today’s UM pastors should adopt.
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Church agency hosts ethnic interns in D.C.Individuals from five ethnic caucuses of the UMC are selected each year to participate in summer internships in Washington, D.C. Erin Edgemon of UMNS has more on these young adults and their passion for social justice.
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Special-needs camps build hope, confidenceUnited Methodist special-needs camps focus on what campers can do—not what their medical condition dictates they cannot do. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the feature on these camps that help to build self-assurance and hope.
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COMMENTARY: Are we changing lives or merely affiliations?Bishop Robert Schnase shares why UM churches should focus more on changing lives than just adding numbers in membership.
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EDITOR'S CORNER: Too bland for our own good?“The University of Phoenix of religions”? Prompted by The Daily Show host Jon Stewart’s recent remarks, Robin Russell explores why this is the common perception of United Methodism.
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Facebook users vote for favorites in UM HymnalWhat’s your favorite hymn? A recent poll of Facebook fans uncovered the top favorite hymns from the UM Hymnal. Ben Rhodes of UMNS has more on this story.
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Checking off their list: Dallas-area center keeps kids stocked up on school suppliesThe Wesley Rankin Center in Dallas helped lower-income families prepare for school with backpacks filled with school supplies in exchange for volunteer hours. Mallory McCall has the story.
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Church sets training event on sexual ethicsA churchwide training on sexual ethics in January 2011 will address a problem that is often overlooked. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the story.
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WESLEYAN WISDOM: Recovering a sense of God’s presenceIn the busyness of daily life, are we losing a sense of God’s presence in solitude? Donald Haynes shares the changing culture of reverence and the value of silence.
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No room on Sunday? Try Saturday schoolSunday is no longer reserved just for church activities, so why not host Sunday school-type activities on other days of the week? Heather Hahn profiles the “Saturday School” held at one central Missouri church.
