I thought I would join in on the fun of ranking the Top Books of 2009. My only qualifications for this list are that I had to complete the entire book somewhere between January 1 and December 31, 2009 (even though we’re just short of it being December 31), and the book didn’t have to be published in 2009, I just had to read it in 2009. For this list I am excluding my book, Love is an Orientation, as... Read more
Don’t forget today’s Live Chat from 3-5pm CST today, December 21st. And for all of my West Coast homies, I’ve started a rotating Live Chat schedule in 2010 for later in the evening so you can have an easier time participating. 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 the page (but make sure you ‘Copy’ it before... Read more
Here’s an interview with the man, the myth, the legend … Tony Jones. He’s seriously one of the most quoted/talked about and disdained (isn’t it funny how those two are linked?) people in Christianity. One of the things that just boggles my mind is when people don’t read other’s works or they don’t talk to them or even try to reach out to them, and instead just formulate negative opinions because they think they can. This happens to Tony all the... Read more
Here are a few more videos from people who attended all of my sessions at Cornerstone Festival 2009 throughout the week. Here are some of their lessons learned: This video is “The Skeptic”: This video is “The Humbled Brother”: This video is “The Most Encouraging Person in the World”: This video is “Just Chillin”: Just another way The Marin Foundation is making a tangible impact. Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
The Marin Foundation Revenue Plan 2010 Goal: For The Marin Foundation to become more of an ongoing resource within bridge building throughout faith, sexuality and culture for our partners that they might give on a more consistent basis. Strategic Direction: To achieve a sustainable donation stream. Objective: To develop a revenue plan that will raise the full 2010 budget of $316,124.00 by December 31, 2010. A. Churches Objective: Obtain $98,000 from churches donating to The Marin Foundation. Facts: ... Read more
Here is a link I just saw from the Dallas Voice (“The Premier Media Source for LGBT Texas” ), who printed a review of my book back in August. I was very humbled by the author, a gay Jewish man, honest assessment of where he thought I was coming from. I know he doesn’t agree with some of what I said, but he saw my heart. I appreciate his words greatly because everyday I try as hard as I can to give as much dignity as... Read more
I just got some awesome news from my publisher. RELEVANT Magazine named Love is an Orientation as one of their Top 20 Best Overall Books of 2009. Here is the release. So crazy humbling. I never thought this stuff would happen. Wow. What a great birthday present today. Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
My present to myself today, on this day that I was born 29 years ago at 8:56am, is a song that always makes me smile and helps me remember God’s glory in each and every day. I’m so thankful for so many of you – all of your love, support and in this medium of a blog: your interaction to continue furthering the wholistic understanding of what this bridge building movement is all about. I am humbled by what the Lord... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 12-16-09: Trying to shift long-standing paradigms throughout religious culture doesn’t always work; sometimes even for God. Ezekiel 18 Guess I didn’t realize the Sabbath was a life or death situation? Looks like I need to take it much more serious. Ezekiel 20:13 “You want to be like the world, but what you have in mind will never happen” says the Lord. We can’t run from who we are! Ezekiel 20:32 Jesus’ inverted hierarchy came... Read more
Enough of the heavy stuff for today after yesterday’s prayer – I need a break, and I’m sure you need one from me too! 🙂 I’ve got exciting news that I found out last night: It’s a major award! (Unfortunately due to copyright issues I couldn’t post one of the best clips of all time: ‘F-R-A-G-I-L-E … It’s a major award’ from the movie A Christmas Story. But click on the link above and enjoy one of the best four and a... Read more
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