When I started this blog in June, 2005, I had no idea what to expect. It never occurred to me that people in 152 nations would read it. I didn't know so many people would comment and e-mail me to let me know that this little corner of the blogosphere made a difference in their lives. It has been a challenge I'm glad I accepted and a blessing beyond anything I could have ever expected.It is time, however, for me to move in a different direction. I have been hearing that message from the Lord for several weeks and have finally decided to submit to it. I am being led into a new season where I will focus on studying the Word and moving into a full-fledged Pastor role in my church. Full story...
That's a phrase that has been only very recently birthed, refering to the passing of Prop 8 in California as a catalyst for a new phase in LGBT activism, similar to how the Stonewall riot in 1969 birthed the initial phase.
A new feature we're bringing to Straight, Not Narrow is to share what LGBT churches and ministries are doing to reach out and make a positive impact in their communities.
That's the advice offered in a post on Bilerico that reflects on the aftermath of Amendment 2's passage in Florida.
Our church is having what we term "renewal" this weekend. Basically, we’re looking for God to renew our passion for Him and to show us what He wants us to do going forward.
Here are some definitions of the word "heresy" from Merriam-Webster's online dictionary:1 a: adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma b: denial of a revealed truth by a baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church c: an opinion or doctrine contrary to church dogma2 a: dissent or deviation from a dominant theory, opinion, or practice b: an opinion, doctrine, or practice contrary to the truth or to generally accepted beliefs or standardsOkay, I think you get the picture.
An article in the Washington Post does an excellent job of putting last week's votes in California, Florida, and Arizona that made discrimination parts of those state's constitution in perspective.
To me, one of the most interesting and troubling issues during this recent election cycle was the issue of education.
From Pam's House Blend:Thus far, 30 states have outlawed homosexual "marriages" by an average close to 70% approval by voters through amendments to the state constitutions.
History was made last night with the election of Barrack Obama, who will become the first African-American president of the United States.
For those of you who will vote tomororow in states that are considering constitutional amendments that would prohibit same-sex marriage (especially Proposition 8 in California and Proposition 2 in Florida), I ask you onto consider one important question as you cast your ballot:What are you afraid of?How does the prospect of same-sex couples receiving the full legal rights of marriage change anyone else's life?How does the right for same-sex couples to transfer property and visit each other in the hospital just like traditional married couples hurt you?How does the fact that Bill and Tom can marry hurt Joe and Jane's marriage?How does Sue and Sally's legal right to marry threaten to increase the divorce rate which usually hovers around 50%.
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