Love Measurable expressions of unconditional behaviors. It’s an overwhelming relentless story of the redemption of life, love and faith. The beautiful struggle of an intense journey of reconciliation can only leave everyone involved irrevocably changed. There is no other option. Truth is the only reality. Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 3-14-11: The amount you forgive is directly proportionate to the capacity you have to love. Luke 7:47 Transparent repenting will always lead to your sins being forgiven, no matter what. Luke 7:48 Being ‘saved’ isn’t just about praying a prayer; being ‘saved’ is about what you do with being empowered because of your faith. Luke 7:50 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
The Marin Foundation just launched our brand new website! We are SO EXCITED about it! Take a look around and let us know what you think… Check it out here I also have to thank Adam McLane from McLane Creative who came up with, and implemented an absolutely brilliant design! Adam put so much time and effort into our new site, and without a doubt makes the online presence of The Marin Foundation totally awesome! Thanks Adam! I’d also really like... Read more
There has been quite a stir recently about the question of how far is too far? Northwestern psychology professor Dr. Michael Bailey has gotten into some really hot water recently as a live sex act was performed in an after-class optional lecture for the students in his widely popular Human Sexuality class. About 100 of the 600 students in the class stayed after to witness a naked woman having a dildo (attached to a chainsaw contraption) inserted in and out of her by her... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 3-10-11: Don’t say ‘no’ to a dinner or meeting with a person or people who don’t like you. Luke 7:36 There is no wrong time to cry to the Lord for forgiveness. Luke 7:37-38 No matter how certain you are, you can never fully know who someone is or why they are the way they are. That job is of the Lord. Luke 7:39 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 3-8-11: It is too easy to run away from those countercultural leaders challenging mainstream’s norms (societal and religious) because everyone sees the trouble that will come out of it. Stay! Luke 7:23 ‘Greatness’ is a relative term given to and from people about each other and their thoughts. By God’s standards, greatness is belief. Luke 7:28 Even the ultimate bridge builder cannot stop the world’s never ending array of ridiculous accusations. Luke 7:33-35 Much... Read more
We will be hosting a Living in the Tension community gathering tonight at 7pm. As usual, we will be at 5255 N. Ashland Ave. in Room 120. We will be talking about a clip that was circulated around the internet last year related to the ‘Princess Boy‘ and gender roles. We hope to see you there! Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
I just heard through the grapevine that the work of The Marin Foundation and my book were written about in the newest edition of Relevant Magazine. In an Open Letter to This Generation by Ron Sider – that many call one of the founders of the current social justice movement within Christianity – Ron briefly takes on four questions and answers that he feels will shape 21st Century Christianity: Evangelism vs. Social Justice Affirmation of Moral and Intellectual Truth Honoring Marriage... Read more
My wife was listening to this song, Grenade, by Bruno Mars recently. She looked over at me and said: “Listen to the words, Andrew. Doesn’t this just perfectly describe the messge of Jesus?” Yes; yes it does. Who knew? Powerful stuff. Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 3-4-11: Can a man, whose only job is to oppress a country, believe in Jesus and have more faith than you or I? Jesus thinks so. Luke 7:1-10 Ever notice that Jesus is so certain in his faith that he does many of his impossible miracles with an emphatic exclamation?! Luke 7:11-15 Actual proof is not just about what is heard, but also what is seen in person over a period of time. Luke... Read more
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