The church claims to be an instrument of truth. How do people find truth if they are not allowed to ask, seek, and knock? Is the institution really so fragile that it can’t handle my voicing my thoughts?
Author: David Mercer
David Mercer is the author of the blogs: Deep Calls, Quick Drawls, and A Touch of Mercy. He has been a pastor, college professor, salesperson for children's clothing, substitute teacher, deli worker, and grocery store cashier. He is now a massage therapist at Mercer Massage,LLC.
What Do I Call Myself?
I haven't lost myself. I'm growing up.
What Will Happen When I Die?
My consciousness… that presence behind the eyes that processes my thoughts and experiences--does it drift away and go somewhere else?
Hell: NO!
Hell was always a rotten motivator, however it has added to the general anxiety of people
Forget Heaven. I’m Living Now
I used to count heavily on the hope of a hereafter. I preached about it often and referred to it in my funeral sermons. But I'm done with the concept.
No More Church Buildings
New buildings make churches smaller.
I Thought I Would Be Angry
My anger faded quickly once I left the church.
United Methodists Helping Victims of Harvey
One of the things that makes me proud to be a United Methodist is how they respond in times of disaster. Many United Methodist Church buildings are designed to be emergency centers and their doors will be open. They have a committee called UMCOR--United Methodist Committee On Relief that is active in helping people in … Continue reading United Methodists Helping Victims of Harvey
Why Aren’t We the Innovators?
Paul once said that we were baptized to walk in newness of life but we are scared to do it. It’s much easier to march toward death while insisting we are right.
Charlottesville–What Do I Say?
I want to say to the white supremacists, “Yes, you have the right to say what you think and so do I. So I also want to say, “You should be ashamed. Shut the hell up!”
Deep Calls 