Tag Archives: Jabez

Statue of Jesus

The Jabez Paradox: Shrinking the Territory

It all began innocently enough. I am putting together a book called “Sunshine for the GLBTA Person’s Soul: Inspiring and Affirming Stories that Celebrate the Spirit of Being Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allied Persons.” The “sunshine” – our affirming stories we have to tell

Two men holding hands in a field

The Sharp Edges of Blessings

Gentle Spirit Christian Church, Atlanta, Ga. Readings: Proverbs 25:21-22; Romans 12:14-18; Matthew 5:11-12, 38-48 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. (Romans 12:14) Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you