These are excerpts from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly's recent conversation with Adam Hamilton, the United Methodist pastor of the grandfather and grandson who were shot to… read more

When someone is hurting, we don’t always know what to say to them. So, we say nothing. Just say something. I’ve read so many blogs (and written some myself) about… read more

Some years ago I was invited to preach at a Good Friday service. I preached on the subject of death—all of which seemed to fit. But the choice of subject prompted one member … read more

This is the new book trailer for The Dave Test by Frederick W. Schmidt. read more

What Do We Tell the Children: Talking to Kids about Death and Dying, helps pastors, parents, and other caregivers prepare and comfort the grieving children in their lives. What… read more

Bishop Robert Spain spoke this morning at UMPH's prayer service for the Oklahoma tornado victims.  read more