These past few days have been really intense for me. Death is looming around my life and it has been a difficult realization that it will soon hit. First I got a call from my Mom telling me that my Grandpa, who already has Parkinsons and Alzheimers, has a mass on his kidney that is certainly cancer. If this is indeed true (we will find out for sure this week), it’s the end. The doctor said he couldn’t do surgery to remove it... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 3-15-10: Lest any of us forget the Lord, “whose name is God Almighty.” There’s something uniquely special about talking to God THE Almighty. Amos 5:27 You can’t ever hide from God; for good or for bad. Amos 9:1-4 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
On Thursday and Friday I will be at the Rochester Institute of Technology, as the gay group and Christian group on campus have joined together to bring me in to talk about practical applications to building bridges on campuses. Honestly, who would have ever thought the gay and conservative Christian groups on campus would come together to have someone speak to them as a whole group?! This type of stuff continues to happen at campuses all around the country and each time... Read more
The following is written by Joel Diaz (host of the podcast Youth Hacks and here is his personal website). When he told me his story based on hearing me speak and reading my book, my heart was taken back. This is so exciting! Go on with you bad self Joel! Much love brother. “This journey began a few years ago when I was part of a college study group with two other students. There was Mary, a devout Catholic woman, Jennifer, an out... Read more
Yep, that’s what I feel it’s like. Let’s be honest, I’ve been on a really good run recently with great reviews/conversations/interviews/commentaries/mentions/quotes/etc about my book and work. I’m not naive enough to think this will continue forever. 🙂 And it hasn’t. And recently, it really hasn’t. But here’s what I’ve realized through this recent wave of people wanting to personally insult me as a human being—I’m starting to grow up. For years I’ve had people in my life tell me, “Who... Read more
Don’t forget today’s Live Chat from 3-5 pm CST today, March 8th. And for all of my West Coast homies, I’ve started a rotating Live Chat schedule in 2010 for later in the evening, like tonight, so you can have an easier time participating – just check the Speaking Schedule above. Here’s how to participate in the Live Chat: -Click on the ‘Live Chat’ button on the top of the page -Type your question into the chat box at the bottom of... Read more
Dad, this is for you. Happy birthday. I love you dearly. Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 3-8-10: It’s amazing to me how God continues to use the stupidest garbage dwelling people to communicate his message to entire nations. Amos 1:1 (In that day, that is what people thought of shepherds, which Amos was) Simple commands from God about Kingdom Priorities: Hate evil. Love good. Maintain justice. Amos 4:14-15 God will have no regard for, and hate your offerings, sacrifices, assemblies and music—only for your never-ending stream of righteousness and justice... Read more
It’s Sunday, which according to Western-inspired Church, this means that it’s the day to donate. 🙂 Look what you all have done! We’re up to $53,000 for this year! Let me put this in persepctive: From 2005-2008 the most The Marin Foundation ever recieved in donations in an entire year was $52,000! I’m not lying! To hit this mark of $53,000 in March is beyond a huge deal for us. ‘Thank you’ just doesn’t do it justice. But what does is... Read more
This article was recently published from one of my very favorite publications, RELEVANT Magazine. The title is, “Being Single with Intentionality.” It caught my eye because so often singles in church culture feel as weird and put out as gays and lesbians do. I was speaking recently at Willow Creek and I brought up the aforementioned point, and the ‘singles group’ sitting together at the side of the auditorium starting cheering really, really loudly. Awkward for everyone in the audience—except... Read more
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