This is the category for Advocate editorials and other viewpoints.
As the UMC debates over issues of human sexuality, Advocate Editor Jessica Brodie reminds us to keep our focus more on God and being united in Christ than on any distractions sent our way.
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Bishop Jonathan Holston writes about the 2017 South Carolina Annual Conference, what he calls “a blessed time to gather for praise, worship, service and holy conferencing.”
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Read the 14th narrative accepted for publication (this one by Hattie Polk) in the Advocate’s project to help foster racial awareness, dialogue and reconciliation.
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By the Rev. Wallace Culp As a family court lawyer, nothing is more emotionally moving than sitting across the table from a woman whose face is three shades of red,…
Read MoreAdvocate Editor Jessica Brodie reflects on her new spiritual discipline—morning quiet time with God—and how prioritizing God’s way (not our way) awakens infinite possibilities.
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Read the 13th narrative accepted for publication (this one by the Rev. DeVere Williams) in the Advocate’s project to help foster racial awareness, dialogue and reconciliation.
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By Jessica Brodie. Forty days. It’s a powerful period. Moses was on Mount Sinai for 40 days. Noah and his family saw 40 days of rain while they were on the ark. Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness for 40 days, preparing himself for his ministry.
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By Bishop Jonathan Holston. Often we have a tendency to close our eyes to the world around us and miss the opportunity to make a difference….
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Read the 12th narrative accepted for publication (this one by Ciona Rouse) in the Advocate’s project to help foster racial awareness, dialogue and reconciliation.
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By Jessica Brodie. One of the best things about being a mom is the chance to see the world through the unique and innocent eyes of my children. It’s amazing to me how they view the world, whether it’s the simple beauties of nature to how our nation dialogues about politics. And one of the most rewarding of these fresh perspectives has been the way I have come to look at friendship—courtesy of my 9-year-old daughter, Avery.
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By Bishop Jonathan Holston. As we continue to seek a more excellent way, I share with you words from a good friend and colleague indicating the best of devotion to God and community.
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Read the 11th narrative accepted for publication (this one by the Rev. Wayne Major) in the Advocate’s project to help foster racial awareness, dialogue and reconciliation.
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Advocate Editor Jessica Brodie announces the newspaper will continue another 10 months with something that has been one of her personal favorite projects since she became editor six-and-a-half years ago: the South Carolina Stories of Racial Awakening Project.
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By Bishop Jonathan Holston. When was the last time you heard the refrain, “It is better to give than to receive”? If the truth be told, we hear it all the time, especially this time of year.
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Read the 10th narrative accepted for publication (this one by Mary Kennerly) in the Advocate’s project to help foster racial awareness, dialogue and reconciliation.
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Our family lost the best dog in the world yesterday afternoon, the day before the Advocate went to press, and we never saw it coming. And as I muddle through grief, I’m left with one key thought that won’t let me go: Treasure what you have while you have it, because life is painfully, tragically short, and those you love can be gone before you can even say goodbye. By Jessica Brodie.
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The heart of the Christmas message is that a baby was born who could change everything. By Bishop Jonathan Holston.
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Read the ninth narrative accepted for publication (this one by the Rev. Daniel Griswold) in the Advocate’s project to help foster racial awareness, dialogue and reconciliation.
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What if there are many congregations in South Carolina who have just the vision, trust and desire to create new ministries in other campuses? As St. Andrew By-the-Sea moves into the next phase, other congregations prayerfully consider following their model. A guest column by the Rev. Sara White, director of congregational development.
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A column by Advocate Editor Jessica Brodie on seeking God in the midst of our devastation and pain.
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