Rev. James Howell

A blog by Rev. Dr. James C. Howell, senior pastor of Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina

Monday, September 22, 2025

History Matters - Now More than Ever

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    I snapped up a copy of David McCullough’s new History Matters the day it was published. He’s always been reliable to reward his readers...
Saturday, August 30, 2025

My Wager on Carbon

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  After reading some glowing reviews, I snapped up a copy of author and environmentalist Paul Hawken’s new  Carbon: The Book of Life , which...
Friday, August 8, 2025

Cruelty and Compassion: "I am like you. This troubles me."

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   On Wednesday I had a great conversation with friend, author and inspiring merchant of love and hope Julie Wood. You can watch ! Her book,...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Holy Land Pilgrimage, 2026!

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   Come with me to Israel to explore the places where Jesus walked and so many Bible stories happened! From the Sea of Galilee to the Temple...
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Thinking Out Loud: How United Methodists Read Scripture

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      Sometimes I think of my years in ministry as a long quest to share with others my love affair with the Scriptures. I’ve always hoped p...
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Uncantankerous Christians: a Reply to Marilynne Robinson

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     Recently I’ve been devouring the great novelist Marilynne Robinson’s brilliant and wise essays – including one in which she laments the...
Monday, May 15, 2023

On Being a Patient: My 2 Week Hospital Stay

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   Given my profession, a place I often go is the hospital, where I’ve spent countless hours and much love, care and tears. Never though, u...
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James C. Howell
I’m pastor of Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC, and I also teach preaching and ministry at Duke Divinity School as an adjunct. I write regular inspirational/ educational pieces you’ll find here, reviews of books pertinent to faith today and ministry, and I love to be part of conversations about life with God and in the world among Christians and clergy. Lots more on my web site, www.revjameshowell.com
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