A sermon delivered at the Lutherans Concerned/Twin Cities worship service Psalms and Lessons (Series C, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost): Psalm 138, Genesis 18:20-32, Colossians 2:6-15, Luke 11:1-13 Offertory: Psalm 84:3-4 Wrestling with the text “Who decided I should preach on August 17th?” That was my
My name is Adam. I’m 22 years old. I come from Poland. Since September 2001 I live in Germany and study here. I’m an ex-gay who is actually fighting with his identity, and looking for the truth in God’s words. I’ve been bisexual all my
For the last 6 months I have been going through a powerful spiritual transformation. I’m going to briefly hit on a few cornerstones of my background to orient you as to who I am now. First, I am gay and I’ve been gay for as
I am Alex and I am originally from Costa Rica. I am 35 year old and a gay man. I came to the United States 3 years and 4 months ago. My relationship with God has not been really good even though I was raised
I was just wondering if you had any advice about what the Bible might say about pornography and masturbation. I have had trouble with this issue for a while now and my habits seem to me somewhat addictive and compulsive and I feel like I
A friend of mine showed me some Bible verses that I found rather interesting. His bible said it was approved masculine love. The verses are 1 Samuel 18:1-4, and 1 Samuel 20:35-42. Please let me know what your thoughts on this. Yours in Christ, Andrew
My partner left me last week on our 1st year anniversary. We had a rocky first year and last month she cheated. She did not want to break up and she told me how much she loved me. I tried to get past the cheating
“Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” — 1 Peter 3:15 Note: All letters are posted as they were received. No spelling or
1) Nice bible 2) I would like to pray with you 3) You know Jesus? Me too!! 4) I know a church where we could go and talk. 5) How about a hug, sister? 6) Do you need help carrying your Bible? It looks heavy.
The Lord and I are in a shepherd-sheep relationship, and I am in a position of negative need. He prostrates me in a green-belt grazing area, and conducts me into lateral proximity with a non-torrential aqueous accumulation. He restores to original satisfaction levels my psychological