The Washington Post reports that there is a plan in place to split the United Methodist Church into at least two separate denominations. Leaders of
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“Jesus displayed the act of self-emptying–kenosis–on the Cross, and although we can never achieve the level of self-emptying that he could–that whole “fully human, fully divine” concept we embrace in the Nicene Creed–we still stand a better chance of sensing God’s presence when we empty ourselves, even a little bit. It’s why in addition to words, for a more rounded prayer life, many people incorporate at least some form of silence as a prayer practice.”