Bishop's Blog

True Peace?

Written by Bishop D. Max Whitfield Monday, 22 February 2010 16:09

 

Dr. Ed Crump, a retired United Methodist clergy person, gave a lecture in Jerusalem on Jesus' ministry in Jerusalem. Dr. Crump related that for many years he concluded his letters by writing, "Grace and Peace." He indicated he now realized that something vital was missing from the statement.  Peace cannot exist without grace. Without the unconditional love of God expressed in our relationships with others, peace remains elusive.  Unconditional love (grace), alone, can produce peace.

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Compassion for Haiti

Written by Bishop Max Whitfield Tuesday, 26 January 2010 12:44

The response of United Methodists to disasters and times of crisis continues to amaze me. Millions of dollars have been given already to help the people of Haiti. These dollars represent contributions made through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) and do not begin to reflect the money United Methodists gave through Red Cross, cell phones, telethons, and other organizations. United Methodists respond to critical needs.

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