What is My One Sentence Bible? 9-22-09: As Kevin Garnett says in his commercial for Adidas, “Nothing is Impossible!” God agrees. Isaiah 59:1 Don’t ever forget, or underestimate the power of the word “all” when repeatedly mentioned in the Bible. Isaiah 64:6 God relentlessly pursues us even without our asking. In turn, what are we relentlessly pursuing? For most, not the same thing. Isaiah 65:1-5 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
Here is the Intro to this series on Language in the Culture War. Here is Part 2. Affirming: The word ‘affirming’ has become one of those ugly, politically charged words that bring on a new (and incorrect) cultural understanding of the word’s original intent in definition and usage. The culture war definition of Affirming: Similar to reconciliation, in that all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are born with a same-sex attraction, acting out on those attractions is not a... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 9-21-09: God’s economy doesn’t cost any money though it provides everything. Isaiah 55:1-2 Don’t fool yourself—mastery of the Almighty is impossible. Keep it in perspective. Isaiah 55:8-11 “And let not any eunuch complain, “I am only a dry tree.”” Isaiah 56:3 Don’t mock the Lord by fasting or praying for the dogmatic sake of fasting or praying. Those prove unacceptable. Isaiah 58:3-7 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
Here is the Intro to this series on Language in the Culture War. Reconciliation: The word ‘reconciliation’ has become one of those ugly, politically charged words that bring on a new (and incorrect) cultural understanding of the word’s original intent in definition and usage. The culture war definition of Reconciliation: People (specifically conservative Christians) have to fully agree with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people (and GLBT Christians) who are sexually active in a committed, monogamous relationship. Within this new definition of... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 9-19-09: Faithful boldness is longing to have your enemies walk next to you in Christ. Isaiah 50:10 Since Jesus was intimately familiar with constant pain, suffering and persecution; then why are we so surprised in our own lives? Because it still hurts. Isaiah 53:3 Being led like a lamb to the slaughter was done once. Now it’s finally time to stand in the freedom and strength gained from that lamb’s guilt offering. Isaiah 53:7-12... Read more
Recently there was a vigorous stream of dialogue in the comment sections of some recent posts (here and here), as well as conversations on my most recent Live Chat regarding language within the culture war between conservatives and the GLBT community (and how that language is used). As one of the commenter’s suggested in a post on his own blog, it’s good to understand and good to be understood. In building on that thought I want to talk about some of... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 9-18-09: “Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?” Isaiah 43:13 In a Clint Eastwood voice: “You feeling lucky?!” Nothing can override what the Lord has set forth. Isaiah 43:13 Things that are treasured apart from God are worthless and can be torn apart as quickly as they were put together. Isaiah 44:9-11 I love it when God calls... Read more
After a long back and forth between my publisher and Amazon regarding a Kindle version of my book, there has finally been some movement. In order for Love is an Orientation to be on Kindle now, Amazon says there “needs to be much demand” from the public. Don’t ask me why (get ready for a gross exaggeration) every other book is on Kindle and there is such difficultly getting Love is an Orientation on there! I just don’t understand why... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 9-17-09: It doesn’t matter where you are in the mix, the Lord has got your back. Isaiah 41:4 All those who oppose you will be as nothing. Cling to God’s hand and ride the title wave of love and mercy. Isaiah 41:11-15 Christ won’t falter or be discouraged until He establishes justice. Even in his death, was it accomplished? Are we continuing… Isaiah 42:4 There is a time to stay silent and there is a... Read more
The following is written by Jon, a gay man married to his partner, who also has adopted kids. Jon frequently comments on this blog, and I truly appreciate his thoughtful insight to whatever discussion is ongoing. In some recent ongoing discussions on the blog the question of, would a gay family attend a conservative church, was brought up. I actually thought that question deserved its own post. And there would be no one better to answer such a question than... Read more
Love is an Orientation
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