2013-02-12T18:18:33-06:00

We’re excited to be hosting Chris Heuertz in Chicago on February 18th at 7pm as a part of our Living in the Tension series. Chris will be sharing some thoughts with us connected to his new book, Unexpected Gifts: Discovering the Way of Community. In Unexpected Gifts, Chris names the inevitable challenges that all friendships, relationships, and communities experience if they stay together long enough. Rather than allowing these challenges to become excuses to leave, he suggests that things like... Read more

2013-02-03T23:02:16-06:00

The following post is written by The Marin Foundation’s Associate Director, Michael Kimpan. You can hit him up on Facebook, Twitter and his blog. My dear friend Joel will often interrupt even the most seemingly casual conversations with his peers to stop and look at the example of Jesus in one of the four gospels – or even all of them, comparing the accounts from the different perspectives of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. He says, ‘If our job is... Read more

2013-02-08T09:51:35-06:00

  Brian Gee received an M.A. in Biblical Exegesis from Wheaton College. When he’s not working, Brian enjoys writing from his own experiences at the intersection of faith and sexuality. Originally from southern California, he lives in Chicago’s western suburbs with his wife and two kids. You can check out more about Brian, or get in contact with him, at http://briangee.me Silence = Death In 1987, six young men gathered together in New York City. Around them, AIDS was preying on... Read more

2013-04-26T13:51:34-05:00

  What is My One Sentence Bible? What one speaks shows their heart. What one stays silent about shows their cowardliness. [John 12:37-50] Leaders who are intentional about setting great expectations will have followers ready to meet such goals. [John 13:1-20] It is important to ‘name’ cowardly acts and betrayals so that others have the knowledge to stand with, and support you. [John 13:21-30] Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

2013-02-07T11:16:26-06:00

For our upcoming Living in the Tension gathering on Monday, February 11, we will be watching the second half of the documentary (A)sexual and discussing the film. Don’t worry if you missed the first half as you will easily be able to jump into the discussion about the second half this upcoming Monday. The documentary features interviews with and a look into the lives of many individuals that would describe themselves as asexual, or a person that experiences no sexual attraction.... Read more

2013-02-06T16:41:57-06:00

  What is My One Sentence Bible? Haters lack any perspective, only wanting to rid their existence of anyone who might expose their evil ways. [John 12:1-11] Have an eye towards history so you can fully understand the happenings of the present. [John 12:12-19] Life is not about inching to death but of reveling in the light while it is upon us. [John 12:20-36] Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

2013-02-03T16:37:05-06:00

This is our final interview with Chris Heuertz (his Facebook and Twitter) on his new, vulnerable book, Unexpected Gifts. In case you missed them, check out Part 1 (my overview of the book), Part 2 (the beginning lessons of living with Mother Teresa), Part 3 (on working with mutilated childhood soldiers in the Sierra Leone civil war), Part 4 (on the importance of contemplative spirituality to sustain good work over the long haul), and Part 5 (on how to love within diverse communities). Andrew:... Read more

2013-02-03T20:33:41-06:00

  What is My One Sentence Bible? It’s ok to cry when you’re sad. Don’t ever hold those tears back. [John 11:33-37] Don’t let cultural norms stop dictate your work and stop you from doing a miracle. [John 11:38-44] Those who worship their power will literally say and do anything to keep the status quo at the expense of everything except themselves. [John 11:45-57] Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

2013-02-03T16:09:30-06:00

This is Part 5 of our interview with Chris Heuertz (his Facebook and Twitter) on his new, vulnerable book, Unexpected Gifts. In case you missed them, check out Part 1 (my overview of the book), Part 2 (the beginning lessons of living with Mother Teresa), Part 3 (on working with mutilated childhood soldiers in the Sierra Leone civil war) and Part 4 (on the importance of contemplative spirituality to sustain good work over the long haul). Andrew: One of the most difficult aspects... Read more

2013-02-03T20:24:58-06:00

  What is My One Sentence Bible? More than anything, haters can’t stand when you respond to their simple accusations with nuanced truth, and then see everyone around believing you and not them. [John 10:34-42] Steadfast loyalty to those willing to make sacrifices is a main characteristic of Jesus. [John 11:1-16] Steadfast loyalty of those willing to make sacrifices to believe is a main characteristic of the ones who follow Jesus. [John 11:17-33] Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

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