Listen to the podcast interview I very strongly urge everyone who is a Christian to buy and The God Box by Alex Sanchez. Although this book is largely geared to Gay youth, it is a must-read for all Christians who genuinely seek to live out
October 9, 2007 Now that the Church has had some time to absorb and consider the recent meeting of the House of Bishops in New Orleans and its response to the Anglican Communion, I’d like to share with you what I experienced at the recent
Listen to the podcast interview We’ve all heard of people who are “high on Jesus,” but what happens when a religious person can’t get enough of that high feeling and will do anything in their power to keep that high going? That’s called addiction and
Listen to the podcast interview Take a hike: ‘Asphalt Jesus’ takes progressive Christianity on the road As followers of Christ, often we find it far too intimidating or difficult to go across the street to share our faith with another person, let alone take a
I know a gay man named Don, and as I write this, he is in a hospital fighting for his life. He’s HIV+ and that, together with the fact that he’s taken drugs all of his life, has taken a steady toll on his body
I found a penny today, just laying on the ground; But it’s not just a penny, this little coin I’ve found. Found pennies come from Heaven, that’s what my Grandpa told me; He said that angels toss them down-Oh, how I loved that story!” He
My partner and I watched as our two youngest daughters were baptized on a calm, warm summer day. The music played, the quartet sang and the minister shared with us about renewal and rebirth. We watched with a peaceful calm in our hearts as they
Joy does not come easily. The day begins with the caller I.D. warning against picking up the ringing phone. The breakfast bowl sees measured portions – rations – of store brand cereal and milk. Miss the bus. Spend the day with unhappy customers. Ensure bus
You can see almost anything in my town. You can see poverty and plenty, sorrow and happiness, but my town is seldom known as a place of great joy. It is a place where people work, live, and perhaps celebrate, but it usually not simply
So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. (John 16:22) This great promise comes from the lips of Jesus Himself. So many people in our world do try