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The Church Must Compromise
Perhaps it is time for the evangelical church to compromise on the gay issue… or so argues Andrew Marin from The Marin Foundation. Before you reject this idea, watch what Andrew has to say from a recent talk he gave at Mariners Church. Here is t… →
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Fasting & Feasting
At the Ash Wednesday service I attended this morning in Hartford, we were reminded that Lent is a time of both FASTING and FEASTING. As we left, we were handed a card to keep in throughout Lent reminding us of this: FAST & FEAST Lent can be more t… →
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Lent Additions
Today marks the beginning of the Season of Lent — a time of prayerful reflection where we journey (metaphorically) with Jesus on his road to Jerusalem and through the passion. We mark the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday – a stark reminder of… →
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With All Due Respect, Mark Driscoll is Wrong
I have to confess: I like Mark Driscoll. As much as he and I may disagree on some pretty big issues, I have a lot of respect for him, his ministry, and what God is doing through Mars Hills, Acts 29 & Churches Helping Churches. But with all due res… →
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7 Fallacies When Interpreting the Bible
My favorite online theologian C. Michael Patton had a great post last week outlining seven fallacies to avoid when interpreting the Bible. In light of our recent hermeneutics discussion and ongoing textual discussions, I thought I would post it he… →
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Genesis 19
[Part #3 in a series looking at the what the Bible says about homosexuality.] Text: Genesis 19 (Specific: Gen 19:5) (Context: Gen 18-19) Key Question: Does this passage say anything implicitly or explicitly about committed, loving, monogamous, cov… →
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Vicious Cycle
A few weeks ago, I was having coffee with a pastor friend of mine who I went to seminary with and also went to UCONN with. We were at Tisane in Hartford, catching up on life and ministry. He has been a source of grace for me during a time when few… →
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Why Stay? Why Forgive?
Gayle Haggard: →
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Asking Questions of the Text
[Part #2 in a series looking at the what the Bible says about homosexuality.] As I look at the 7 biblical references to homosexuality, I am going to follow a basic format that I hope will make the discussion/process both clear and accessible. I am… →