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In 1916, my grandparents Cyrus and Ethel Dawsey accepted a missionary appointment to the city of Birigui in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. My father, Cyrus Jr., was born there in 1921. Among the family’s close friends were the family Figueira with their six children. In my father’s telling, all of the Figueira girls … Continue reading
// books and reviews Released fall 2023. Handbook for the Christian Faith: Essential Beliefs and Practices for Twenty-first Century American Methodists and Like-minded Protestants. A Book about Extraordinary People is available in hardback, paperback, kindle, and eBook from Wipf and Stock, Cascade Imprint. Is religion disappearing from American life? Less than 50 percent of Americans now hold … Continue reading
Sermon: Emory & Henry Baccalaureate May 5, 2023 Text: Mark 12:28–31. One of the scribes came up to Jesus and asked, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord with all your heart, and with … Continue reading
Sermon: Emory UMC April 23, 2023* Text: John 14:27. Thank you for the privilege of speaking to you about the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ, who said, “Peace I leave you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither … Continue reading
Sermon preached at the Emory United Methodist Church, Virginia, August 19, 2018. Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12 Late summer, 587 BCE: Following war and a prolonged siege, the Babylonians and their allies had breached Jerusalem’s walls, set fire to the city and destroyed the temple. Many of the citizens had been slaughtered; others were marched into slavery. … Continue reading
There are passages in the New Testament that portray radical equality between women and men (cf. Gal. 3:28). We also see hints of the significant roles played by women in the early church. The Gospels portray women among Jesus’ closest followers, faithful even in the face of the disciples’ abandonment of Jesus (cf. Mt. 27:55-56, 28:1-10; … Continue reading
Source: AN EARLY CHRISTIAN FEMINIST? There are passages in the New Testament that portray radical equality between women and men (cf. Gal. 3:28). We also see hints of the significant roles played by women in the early church. The Gospels portray women among Jesus’ closest followers, faithful even in the face of the disciples’ abandonment of … Continue reading
Remarks about the Rev. Dr. William Fletcher Rogers, Jr. Born March 12, 1912 Passed Away Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Memorial Service of February 10, 2008 Jim Dawsey “My Peace I leave with you. My peace I give unto you. Not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled neither … Continue reading
Sermon: Light Has Dawned, January 22, 2017 Lectionary Reading: Matthew 4:12-22. “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light; and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death, light has dawned.” Introduction: Enough! When I was 6 or 7 or 8 and a winter front would creep through and … Continue reading
A Time and Place of Consequences Introduction. A few years ago, Dr. Joycelyn Elders visited Emory & Henry. At the time of her visit, she was the Surgeon General of the United States and our nation’s point person in the fight against HIV, drug addiction, teenage pregnancy, and other important medical and social issues. Dr. … Continue reading
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