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United Methodist logo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Dear Lighthouse Trails:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s getting much more difficult to find Christian books which speak truth, about God, His Word, the church, without a New Age, spiritual formation, emerging church agenda. I quit going to United Methodist Women monthly meetings; one woman uses Jesus Calling as the devotional reading. Sunday School has become a political discussion session. Advent will be a non-Bible movie\/study guide with Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. (All this in a Methodist church, led by a pastor who goes to leadership meetings held at a Benedictine monastery! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In late February, the Methodists are having a special conference, called by the bishops, to vote on LGBT issues. <\/a> [LTRJ note: The United Methodists will be voting at their general conference on Feb. 23-26.] A denominational split is already being discussed. I know I will obey God and His Word. So far, I’m still a Methodist, but for how long? I pray for His wisdom and guidance. Thank you for your books, booklets, and Journal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

VW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. I no longer tithe to this church. I give elsewhere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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