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'Torn,' Chapters 1-5– What happens when 'God Boy' is Gay
Today we begin a three-week discussion around Justin Lee’s fantastic book, Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debateas part of our series We’ll talk about Chapters 1-5 this week,...
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Ask a Liberation Theologian…
Today we pick up our “Ask a” series again with “Ask a Liberation Theologian…” I wanted to feature liberation theology because I hear people reference it now and then, but I really don’t know much about...
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Is Marriage Really an Illustration of Christ and the Church?
Today I'm thrilled to introduce you to one of my favorite bloggers - Kristen Rosser. Kristen is one of those people who strikes me as being both smart and wise...a combination that shouldn't be taken...
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Grace for the privileged too?
This may come as a surprise to some, but I’m more comfortable speaking in front of evangelical groups than progressive, emerging groups. This is partly because evangelicalism is my background, so I...
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Gramma – A Woman of Valor
By Nikki Weatherford “Dear God don’t let her see me.”I hunch over and pull my hood over my head, careful not to turn to either side. If I just look straight ahead she won’t recognize me. Then again,...
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Sunday Superlatives 1/20/13
Prayer for the Week: Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's...
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6 Things Christians Must Keep in Mind on Inauguration Day
1. The president was elected through a non-violent, democratic process. This may seem like a given, but it’s a reality that many people around the world long to share, and one for which we should...
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Torn, Chapters 5-6: On Reparative Therapy and Ex-Gay Ministries
Today we continue our discussion around Justin Lee’s fantastic book, Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate as part of our series on sexuality and the Church. Last week we...
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Has Dan turned me into a geek...?
...or is this really the coolest thing ever? You can find more here.
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The Scandal of the Evangelical Heart
“It’s right for God to slaughter women and children anytime he pleases. God gives life and he takes life. Everybody who dies, dies because God wills that they die.” – John Piper“Belief in a cruel God...
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Love: You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
[Trigger warning: abuse, rape]Yesterday’s post seems to have struck a nerve, so I’m having a hard time keeping up with all the comments rolling in. But one commenter, Kat R., made an important point...
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Sunday…er, Saturday Superlatives 1/26/13
http://xkcd.com/1157/I’m headed to Blacksburg, Virginia this weekend to hang out with the good folks at Blacksburg United Methodist Church and the Wesley Foundation at Virginia Tech. I don’t have a lot...
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Torn, Chapters 7-11: Internalizing the Culture War
As part of our series on sexuality and the Church, today we continue our discussion around Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate by Justin Lee. This week, we’re talking about...
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Do Christians idolize virginity?
Several recent posts from some of favorite bloggers raise this question in powerful ways. I thought today would be a good day to share them, as we continue our series on Sexuality & The Church. The...
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Mary, Joanna, & Great Reversals by Sara Barton
I’m travelling this week, so posting will be a little spotty. The upside is that I get to feature one of my favorite women of valor, Sara Barton, in a guest post today. Sara teaches in the Religion...
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Sick day...
Taking a few sick days here on the blog, as I've got the flu. Fever. Aches. Coughs. So. much. snot. It's the whole package, folks. I'm so sick I don't even have an opinion on Beyonce. When I was a...
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Ask a Liberation Theologian… (Response)
As expected, scholar and activist Monica Coleman responded to your questions for “Ask a Liberation Theologian” with insight and grace. An ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church,...
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The absurd legalism of gender roles
In the wake of the U.S. military’s recent decision to loosen restrictions on women in combat, a 2007 article by John Piper entitled “Co-ed Combat and Cultural Cowardice” has resurfaced and made some...
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Your Lent Ideas....
So Lent arrives early this year, with Ash Wednesday less than a week away. Hard to believe, right? For the past three years, I've shared "40 Ideas for Lent" on the blog and have been surprised by how...
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Williamsburg, Virginia Schedule
I’m headed back to Virginia this weekend to hang out with the good folks of the Wesley Foundation at The College of William and Mary. Here’s a schedule for those who might be interested in stopping by...
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