Well everyone is all in a twitter because it looks like the day of the homosexual not being able to serve in the military is coming to an end. Those who are on the political and religious right have gotten especially hysterical over this fact. Here is a pretty good representation of their thought process:
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As I was going through the week it occurred to me that for as much progress as our community has made, our dignity and self-worth still needs some work and reminders of who we are as a people of faith. I came across this particular reading and I was reminded once again of something we
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I was a little fuzzy as to what I wanted to write about or what thoughts to express in this particular blog. To be honest as a person of faith, who has a strong desire for decency, justice and mercy, I must say the new Arizona law concerning illegals is more then just a little
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Just when I have made a commitment to myself and signed on to Bishop Spong’s manifesto to not discuss or engage in the ridiculous and tiresome debates concerning LGBTQ issues and the religious and or political right when a small town in Mississippi drags me right back into the middle of the fray. By now
I get asked a lot what my day is like — as in, “Pastor, just what is it that you do all day?” And honestly, most of my days are spent living out the words of Matthew 25:31-40. I know for some this might sound hokey, but it is truly what I spend most of my
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February 23, 2010 Dear Friend, We want to share with you the story of Kurt [not his real name], a 26-year-old man who came to our attention after he found himself in a local jail after an accidental brush with the law. By the time Pastor Paul arrived at the jail, he had already been
This is part 3 of the story of 3 men who came into the midst of Gentle Spirit Christian Church who as it turns out were simply visitors sent to teach this congregation and I dare say me, some basic lessons of theology, life and the practice thereof. Those lessons in the order of each
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The One who is to be obeyed was in church a few weeks back and heard me preach about the Prodigal Son. She said that this message was perfect for this issue of “Whosoever” since the theme would be dealing with those times God appears silent. Of course, I don’t think from a relationship standpoint
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This week many of us of the Christian Faith are participating in a week of prayer for unity in faith. Rev. Paul Graetz of First MCC offered this invitation: “Today is the first day of the week of prayer for Christian Unity. I encourage you to remember to pray for unity among the over 3,300
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This is part 2 of the story of 3 men who came into the midst of Gentle Spirit Christian Church who as it turns out were simply visitors sent to teach this congregation and I dare say me, some basic lessons of theology, life and the practice thereof. Those lessons in the order of each
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