The UMC Is Up At Bat

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ 9 Comments

The United Methodist Church is up at bat while the other churches haven't even made it to the ball field.

Chicken in Church (and It’s Not Potluck)

January 29, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ 6 Comments

I asked for conversation and they attacked. I say they're chicken... If I were still a minister, I'd be embarrassed at their answers.

Not Experiencing God

January 27, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ 11 Comments

I won't continue to pursue a relationship with someone who has ignored me my entire life.

A Challenge to My Christian Friends

January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ 40 Comments

How do you know that what you believe is true? Don't call me a pig and walk away. I would like some real conversation.

What It’s About

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ Leave a comment

I wrote this two years ago before I gave up my work as a United Methodist minister. In view the the General Conference meeting next month, I decided to reprint it. I did not leave over the issues regarding inclusion of the LGBTQ. Rather, I left because my thoughts evolved to the level of atheism … Continue reading What It’s About

A Place at the Table

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ 3 Comments

Like me he was a high mileage minister....

An Unexpected Gift

December 29, 2018December 30, 2018 ~ David Mercer ~ 2 Comments

The first time I met him, he stood before me, trembling. I asked what was wrong and he said, “Well… you see… I just tried to kill myself… but my gun wouldn’t work….”