Andrew Marin: Straight Guy in a Queer World Katherine Britton – Crosswalk.com News & Culture Editor This is continued from Part 1 yesterday: CW: In your book you talk a lot about how it’s not your job to go talk to somebody and try to convict them. You say it’s our job to try to introduce them to God and then let God do the convicting. Marin: First thing is, this Billy Graham quote. He was at a rally for... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 9-1-09: If praise comes about you, let it be from another’s mouth. Proverbs 27:2 Godly ones sprint towards what everyone else runs away from. Proverbs 28:1 As hard as it is to tell someone your faults, the Lord brings mercy to those bold enough to speak. Proverbs 28:13 Someone eager to get rich won’t find in God what they’re looking for. Proverbs 28:20 Trusting in our own ways and keeping an amassed wealth each... Read more
Andrew Marin: Straight Guy in a Queer World Katherine Britton – Crosswalk.com News & Culture Editor In high school, Andy Marin admits he was a Bible-banging homophobe who had a habit of calling people “fag.” All that changed in the space of three months, when his three best friends came out to him, leaving him reeling. Those revelations began an all-or-nothing pursuit to find a way to connect with his friends living the gay lifestyle while retaining the strength of... Read more
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Today is our next Live Chat! Last week went awesome: 35 people viewed the chat and 9 people joined in the conversation. I’m glad it went so well because if any of you have tried to email me, it takes me a while to respond due to the large amounts of highly personalized emails I get everyday from people all over (Sorry! I continually chip away at them each day!). That’s why I started this Live Chat. It’s an opportunity to talk in... Read more
Fresh off of our riveting discussion about my responses to Barna’s research (here is Part 1 and Part 2), this is the actual article for which I originally answered those questions. Also quoted in the article are: Dr. Warren Throckmorton (see my Blogroll to the right) Dr. Russell Moore (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Alan Chambers (President of Exodus) Dr. James Tonkowich (Institute on Religion & Democracy) I was wondering what are your thoughts about the conclusions from each of the... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-28-09: Justice is more important to the Lord than a sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3 Everything and everyone; enemies and friends; all have one thing in common. The Lord is the maker of all. Proverbs 22:2 The Lord will plunder those who plunder others here on earth. Proverbs 22:23 Patience and a gentle tongue can break even a ruler. Proverbs 25:15 Let your enemies ruin themselves—relentlessly feed them, love them and quench their thirst. Proverbs 25:21-22... Read more
My ‘Google Alerts’ just sent me this review of my book. Very, very touching. Just thought I’d share it with you all because right now I’m in tears. Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
This song chokes me up every time as I think about God as a strong tower standing tall in the storm. Unwavering. A never collapsing tower that I get to run to and hold on to when nothing makes sense. Here is the actual music video that would not allow me to display. Enjoy this song as you read today’s One Sentence Bible. 8-27-09: Faithful commitment is success in God’s eyes whether we see it as good or bad through our lenses. Proverbs 16:1-4 Are... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-26-09: How closely you watch what you say shows how much you revere the life God has given you. Proverbs 13:3 Only fools mock a humbled man’s repentance of sin. Proverbs 14:9 A determined patience can calm any quarrel. Proverbs 15:18 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
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