What is My One Sentence Bible? 12-13-10: ‘The abomination that causes desolation’ is more than just one man to eventually come. Evil that tears Kingdom from earth is all around us today. What are you doing about it? Mark 13:14-23 The cosmos seem so vast and daunting. Their time will end too. God’s words won’t. Mark 13:31 Stop guessing when the Lord will come back and live your faith like you’re not going to be surprised when it actually does... Read more
This blog is for you. Along with being able to share some of what I have learned along my journey, it’s a space where I hope we can learn to dialogue about faith, sexuality, and culture in a peaceful and productive manner with others coming from different backgrounds and world views. Therefore, I want to hear your thoughts on how it can be a better resource for you. I’ve created a Reader Survey, and I would appreciate any feedback you... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 12-19-10: Loving God and loving those most unlike yourself are more important than any amount of Church dogma or listed offerings to God. Mark 12:32-34 Jesus clearly reminds us that man-made credentials and man-made places of influence mean nothing to the Kingdom. Mark 12:38-40 Living a bold faith is living for the here and now no matter what it costs. Mark 12:41-44 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
Here is a question I get quite a bit; and just recently have been asked it more than usual: Why did Jesus talk in parables? I also wrote about this question here, but because I’ve been asked it so many times recently I thought I would say something again. I believe he did so for reasons that are two-fold. First, Jesus spoke in parables to get others in his era, for the first time, to think for themselves in knowing... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 12-8-10: When gatekeepers feel you threaten their power they play to the masses but continue to plot evil against you. Mark 12:12-13 Only with the help of Jesus can we even begin to formulate a peaceful yet sharp response to those who hate us so desperately. Mark 12:13-27 Jesus is the hinge that holds together a reconciliation between God and humans, and humans to other humans most unlike themselves. Mark 12:28-31 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
This post was written by Kevin Harris, Director of Community Relations at The Marin Foundation. The reason I will not exhibit this picture is that I am afraid that I have shown in it the secret of my own soul. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde The picture of ourselves that we present to others is often shrouded behind a veil of decency that exhibits the characteristics that we would like for others to associate with us. If... Read more
The following post was written by Nathan Albert, Director of Pastoral Care at The Marin Foundation. I recently spoke at a conference on the east coast to just over 100 pastors about homosexuality and the Church. All of these pastors have been in ministry for numerous years, some longer than I have been alive. They also are all part of the same denomination, many went to seminary together, and they often come together for retreats. On this occasion, the retreat... Read more
The following post was written by Nathan Albert, Director of Pastoral Care at The Marin Foundation. For one summer, I worked as a chaplain at Rush University Medical Center. Specifically, I was the chaplain for the Pediatrics and Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit, however I also covered the entire hospital on my 24-hour shifts. I was forced to deal with death, a lot of it actually. In the span of a matter of months, I witnessed more deaths than most people... Read more
We will be changing things up tomorrow for our Living in the Tension gathering on Thursday, December 2nd. The Executive Director at Emmaus Ministries, Jonathan Hancock, has been gracious enough to share with our group about the work that they are doing to help men caught in prostitution to get off the streets of Chicago. We will be meeting at their offices on 921 W. Wilson Ave. at 7pm for the orientation. I will be waiting by the ground level doors... Read more
HIV prevention is about….. While the global community is undertaking initiatives in the areas of scientific development, healthcare and universal access, and community organizing in the name of HIV prevention, we must do our own part to be the change that we wish to see in our own lives and around the world. In your own spheres of influence, don’t shy away from having conversations about HIV, how it is transmitted, and what measures we can take to prevent transmission.... Read more
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