Month: November 2010

This anti-bullying video articulates the relationship between bullying, suicide, religion and “don’t ask, don’t tell” better than anything else I have seen. Check it out and let me know your thoughts: Side note: Cindy McCain, wife of John McCain, … →

I have no idea… lol. Over the years, I have known many who homeschool and who have been homeschooled. In general, all I can say in terms of whether it is a good idea or not is that it totally depends on the situation — I have seen it work brill… →

I currently serve as the Board President of the largest social service agency in Eastern Connecticut. What makes this particular agency unique is that it is actually a shared ministry of over 30 local churches that have come together to leverage r… →

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Increasingly, especially in movies and on TV, there are well-written and good gay characters and story lines. Think of shows like Glee, Modern Family, etc. One of the things that strikes me is that I know a lot of traditionalist Christians who lik… →

Check out this video about a gay-friendly evangelical church in Denver, CO. Reminds me of the church I have been attending in Hartford… (thanks Nancy for the link). →

I posted yesterday the “It Gets Better” video from Randy Potts — the gay grandson of fundamentalist preacher Oral Roberts. Potts wrote a guest column in the Washington Post the other day suggesting that Jesus, too, says “it gets better”. Here is … →

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I figured since everyone else is offering their predictions for the 2012 election, I would throw mine into the mix… never too soon! So here it is: We will experience serious gridlock for the next year. Nothing radical about that prediction. But … →

Here is an extended video of the message Bishop Jim Swilley sharing with his congregation. It is definitely worth watching. I don’t agree with everything he says, but I love his heart and the heart of his ministry. I do have to say that if i had c… →