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UMC reforms face test at General Conf.

The recent Pre-General Conference Briefing made clear that some delegates have serious questions about proposed reforms for the UMC. Our story from Tampa, scene of the briefing, provides details.
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Exemplary Teachers - UM agency awards professors at 11 schools

The UMC’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry gives Exemplary Teaching Awards to top professors at UMC-affiliated schools. Staff writer Mary Jacobs reports on some of the recent winners.
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COMMENTARY: Tebow’s not magic—but he is authentic

Tim Tebow may not have great statistics as an NFL quarterback, but there’s no reason to question the sincerity of his displays of Christian faith, says the Rev. Andrew Thompson.
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Okla. church sends Bibles to UM ministers in Congo

A UM church in Tulsa, Okla., has provided thousands of Bibles to United Methodist clergy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Chris Kinyon Schutz reports for UMNS.
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REFLECTIONS: Have we lost our commitment to inclusiveness?

Retired Bishop Woodie White uses his “Reflections” column to question whether the UMC has lost its commitment to inclusiveness.
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What we worry about when we worry about Greek debt (AP)

Children among 74 dead in 2 days of Syrian turmoil (AP)

Twitter's new censorship plan rouses global furor (AP)

'Barefoot Bandit' sentenced to 6 1/2 years (AP)

Student charged in Utah school bomb plot (AP)

Facebook IPO could value it among top companies (AP)

Actress' claim to be gay by choice riles activists (AP)

Friend says on 911 call Demi Moore was convulsing (AP)

Manning, Irsay insist they are on same page (AP)

Fading Gingrich attacks Romney in ad (Reuters)

Fitch cuts Italy, Spain, other euro zone ratings (Reuters)

Growth quickens, but speed bumps ahead (Reuters)

Coll. of Charleston's Cremins takes medical leave (AP)

Djokovic wins marathon match to set up Nadal final (AP)

Manning, Irsay insist they are on same page (AP)

Broncos hire Jack Del Rio as defensive coordinator (AP)

US women's soccer team qualifies for Olympics (AP)

Woods, McIlroy in contention in Abu Dhabi (AP)

Browns hire Brad Childress as OC (AP)

Selig expects expanded playoffs to start this year (AP)

Wade returns to fire Heat to Knicks win (Reuters)

Clemson women lose 15th straight to No. 5 Duke (AP)

William Clarke wins 2nd stage of Tour Down Under (AP)

Canadiens' 7-2 win ends Red Wings' win streak at 7 (AP)

Stanley takes lead at Torrey Pines (AP)

Wall Street Week Ahead: Quest for the golden cross (Reuters)

Exclusive: Germany wants Greece to give up budget control (Reuters)

Exiting watchdog sees flaws in SEC's rulewriting (Reuters)

Goldman, Berkshire names surface in Gupta case (Reuters)

Citigroup cut investment bank bonuses by 30 percent: report (Reuters)

SEC charges trader with hijacking accounts (Reuters)

Economic growth for the past 4 years, at a glance (AP)

North America boosts Ford in 4Q (AP)

Fitch cuts Italy, Spain, other euro zone ratings (Reuters)

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Greece, creditors laboriously piece together debt deal (Reuters)

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Film Reviews and Faith Perspectives

'Gods and Men' depicts cost of living out faith.
In this DVD review, associate editor Bill Fentum finds much to admire in Of Gods and Men, about French monks in an Algerian monastery, and the fateful decisions they face. Read more...

Prayer Wall

Want to share your joys and concerns with an online community? Post them here so others can join with you in prayers of thanksgiving, praise, confession, petition, and intercession.

History of Hymns

Pentecost hymn honors presence of Holy Spirit ‘working in our world’.
History of Hymns column provides background on “There’s a Spirit in the Air,” by Brian Wren. Read more...

Quiz: What's Your Spiritual Type?

This quiz is meant to help you learn about yourself, see how you compare with others, and have a little fun.

Book Reviews

Wesley’s advice inspires guide to essential books.
Staff writer Mary Jacobs reviews 25 Books Every Christian Should Read: A Guide to the Essential Spiritual Classics. She notes that John Wesley was an inspiration for this new volume. Read more...

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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

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