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(This blog is reposted in its entirety from Andrew Marin’s blog “Love Is An Orientation” (he is the author of the book with the same title). I thought it was both interesting enough and thought-provoking enough to repost here. I am especially stru… →

Interested in what it is I believe (click here for some thoughts) and what I don’t believe? The best summary of what I believe about Jesus and the Christian faith — and how it applies your real life — is probably found in the Easter Sermon I gav… →

Six months ago I had a life I wouldn’t trade with anyone. My life was more blessed than you could imagine. I had the best job in the world, an amazing church and faith community. Ministry was fruitful… people were experiencing serious life trans… →

I have posted this video from Brennan Manning before, but it is a powerful reminder (at least to me) of what I am truly thankful for this Thanksgiving… the life and work of Jesus Christ — and his friendship and love. Take a few moments to watch… →

The Lord’s Prayer from blaine hogan on Vimeo. →

Unless you have been or are a pastor, it is hard to fully understand the dynamics and pressure you are under on a regular basis. I am currently working 3 different part time jobs and going to school full time… two of the jobs are seriously physi… →

One of the most rousing battle speeches of all time must be the one Shakespeare puts in the lips of King Henry V before the Battle of Agincourt on the Feast of St. Crispian. The scene finds the English army outnumbered, broken and losing hope. And… →

Not only are our natural seasons changing rapidly from Fall to Winter, but the spiritual season is changing as well. This coming Sunday marks the beginning of the Season of Advent, which marks the beginning of the church year. I will be posting mo… →

In many ways, I’ve been discipled by Verizon. And also AT&T and T-Mobile and maybe even Sprint. Or at least by people who use their phones. What do I mean? CELL PHONE DISCIPLESHIP. I never really understood discipleship — real, life-on-life disci… →

This was from my daily devotional today… some days I skip it, other days I glance at it, and then once in a while it literally arrests me. Today was an arresting day! Here it is, from Richard Rohr: Give me your failure, God says, and I will make… →