2012-12-16T09:04:07-06:00

Last updated on: December 16, 2012 at 9:04 am   By

Validation vs. Affirmation: There are some who are very upset about my understanding of validation and affirmation. Here is a more in-depth explanation. I find these critiques strange because many people in both communities love, and I mean love to talk about being ‘inclusive’ or ‘focused on outreach’. What that actually means these days is that inclusive people or those focused on outreach get to choose who to be inclusive to or who to reach out to while keeping everyone not in their ‘target audience’ ostracized... Read more

2012-12-16T09:04:37-06:00

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Last week the 700 Club aired a segment about the work of The Marin Foundation. We have gotten quite a response – both positive and negative; and so has the 700 Club (I just got an email from them which said that this video is one of their most watched videos ever – and with over 1 million people around the world who watch the 700 Club on TV, and even more online, that is saying quite a lot). Anyway, I... Read more

2012-12-16T09:04:55-06:00

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What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-25-10: Running away from what you fear the most always ends in death. Matthew 24:9-13 The Lord doesn’t expect a quick return on investment. Why, then, is that how Christians treat ‘evangelism’? Matthew 25:19 Even the mundane tasks occurring throughout all of our existence are an opportunity to prove our faithfulness. When we tangibly prove ourselves with a little, we will be trusted with more. Matthew 25:21-30 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

2012-12-16T09:05:15-06:00

Last updated on: December 16, 2012 at 9:05 am   By

I just posted the interview on a conservative Christian radio program in which, let’s just say, they didn’t appreciate my approach. Since that interview yesterday I’ve gotten quite a few emails/Facebooks/etc from people asking me why I would keep doing this work and continue to get pounded on by both communities? Here are two quick answers written to me yesterday after the interview that remind me why: This one from a straight Christian: I just listened to the interview and I... Read more

2012-12-16T09:06:00-06:00

Last updated on: December 16, 2012 at 9:06 am   By

Yesterday, Monday, I was live on air on Moody Radio’s Morning Ride with Mark Elfstrand. This interview came about as I was alerted by a friend about two weeks ago that the Morning Ride was talking some heavy trash about me, my organization and our I’m Sorry Campaign at the Gay Pride Parade. Not only did I go to Moody Theological Seminary for my Masters, but I’ve been on all of their programs at least 20-30 times over the past... Read more

2010-08-24T09:21:07-05:00

Last updated on: August 24, 2010 at 9:21 am   By

Hello! Sorry for the week lay-off on the blog. It happened for a few reasons: 1. Man, my fractured foot really hurt. And since we just moved apartments we didn’t have the internet, so the only place I could get the internet was on my phone or at the office. I don’t trust myself to write a post on my phone, and I wasn’t in the office for a while. 2. Last week, Tuesday through Friday, I was at Northwestern... Read more

2012-12-16T09:07:01-06:00

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What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-24-10: Be careful to where your ultimate allegiance lies … to a secure paycheck? Or to what the secular and religious mainstream deem undesirable sacrifices—that which comes with God’s Kingdom? Matthew 23:16-22 Note to the Christian hipsters of the world: Your cool swagger and looks mean nothing. Let your actions be noticed, not your clothes. Matthew 23:25-28 A true follower of Jesus listens when they are called out by others. What do you do... Read more

2010-08-13T09:16:00-05:00

Last updated on: August 13, 2010 at 9:16 am   By

Last week I received an email from Christianity Today asking me to give a 60 word comment on my thoughts regarding the “Gospel Response to the Prop 8 Decision.” I did … and so did a number of other evangelical folks. I am starting a Gay Marriage series today based on my quote. Here is what is to come: Part 2 – I only had 60 words to give a quick sound bite (even though I actually nudged out 68... Read more

2012-12-16T09:08:11-06:00

Last updated on: December 16, 2012 at 9:08 am   By

What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-13-10: Being absorbed in the love and Word of God will shut up even the theologians. Matthew 22:46 Those in a place of power or those who seek status will have both stripped away—in this life and for all eternity. Matthew 23:1-4 Only you and God know if you do Kingdom work for others or for God. You can fool yourself and everyone else, but you can never fool God. Matthew 23:5-14 Discipleship is... Read more

2010-08-12T13:09:45-05:00

Last updated on: August 12, 2010 at 1:09 pm   By

4 days ago I fractured my left foot playing in the staff/delegate softball game while teaching at the Salvation Army Institute, hence the reason I haven’t been online recently. It was only a few short years ago that I played Division I baseball in college, but boy does that seem like forever ago now 🙂 I’ve just been resting with my foot up on pain pills (and since I don’t have internet yet at my new apartment, I can only... Read more

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