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Bishop's Commentaries 2010
 

Commentary: The church’s conversation with tradition

An e-Review commentary by Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker | Jan. 8, 2010 {1117} NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.   Methodists have class meetings, conferences, love feasts, Covenant Services and hymnody. Other faith communities have their own traditions. But Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker says those traditions must always be consistent with “the Tradition.” full story

Commentary: Christ as the center of Lent

An e-Review commentary by Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker | Feb. 18, 2010 {1142} NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.    Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker says Lent is indeed a season of personal introspection and sacrifice, but it’s not about what Christians do. It’s about what they become. full story

Commentary: Everlasting life

An e-Review commentary by Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker | March 18, 2010 {1151} NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.     Despite living in a “cultural milieu” that does not seem conducive to a belief in life beyond death, Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker says there is reason to hope for everlasting life. full story

Commentary: The Easter Commission

An e-Review commentary by Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker | April 6, 2010 {1160} NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.     Seeing the risen Jesus after his crucifixion convinced the disciples Jesus had been resurrected. It also spurred in them a personal conversion. But Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker says Jesus’ appearances meant much more, not only for the disciples, but all Christians today. full story

Commentary: The descent of the Holy Spirit

An e-Review commentary by Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker | May 27, 2010 {1175} NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.       Pentecost Sunday is a celebration of the Holy Spirit coming among the disciples after Jesus’ resurrection, but Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker says that’s not what makes Pentecost unique. full story

Commentary: Clear as glass

An e-Review commentary by Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker | July 8, 2010 {1194} NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.       Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker says what people do to the environment today does matter. The future new creation depends on it. full story

Commentary: The salvation of the lost

An e-Review commentary by Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker | Oct. 4, 2010 {1224} NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.       Although there is disagreement about what it means for the church to be in mission to the lost, Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker says the biblical mandate is clear. full story

Commentary: The humdrum of the Christian life

An e-Review commentary by Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker | Nov. 9, 2010 {1235} NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.       Every person experiences high moments in his or her faith, says Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker, but it is in ordinary life that the real presence of Jesus Christ is made known in the world. full story

Commentary: Christmas and new birth

By Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker | Dec. 2, 2010 {1241} NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.      Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker says the birth of Jesus Christ has greater implications for the human race and future of the church than the personal visitation of God to humankind. full story