Serving a LGBTQ community

*Edited on 3/16/2017 + updated scriptural references. *

I am probably going to ruffle some feathers today…

Which, on one hand, is okay by me since I am not here to make YOU happy and agree with you. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE you. I would hate for you to go away mad. However, it is my calling to make you THINK and RESPOND within the context of living life in fellowship (or community) with integrity as followers of Jesus.

If we, as followers of Christ, are truly called to be leaders with integrity, I implore you! Do not simply choose to be offended and shut-off your brain. Do not choose to chicken out and ignore this post without challenging yourself and your … Click to Continue

Switching Roles for our “not so little” man

Switching Roles for our “not so little” man

This week, our little man, became a bit less little.

He turned 13 this week. This is a milestone in a young man’s life.
I remember, that at the age of 13, I was allowed to:

  • first shoot a rifle,
  • own my own pocket knife,
  • ride my bike to friend’s houses,
  • use the phone to call friends.

These are various freedoms we take for granted as an adult, but as a young man, these were all steps of responsibility and freedom.

Like me, Our son will gain new responsibilities and privileges:

  • open ( but still monitored) access to the internet,
  • his own email address,
  • and possibly access to FB … Click to Continue

Showing love to the unlovable.

Showing love to the unlovable.

We are called to show love to the unloveable.

Original Story: The teenager who saved a man with an SS tattoo  By: Catherine Wynne on BBC News

Summary reprinted from: AMightyGirl

When Keshia Thomas was 18 years old in 1996, the KKK held a rally in her home town of Ann Arbor, Michigan.images by Mark Brunner Hundreds of protesters turned out to tell the white supremacist organization that they were not welcome in the progressive college town. At one point during the event, a man with a SS … Click to Continue

Alpha Course Anyone?

I am looking into curriculum choices for our Clarity Church summer series of small groups.

The intent of small groups is to offer a way to build connections between members of Christ’s family and allow us to go deeper into relationship with Christ as we build relationships with each other. Additionally, if we can offer something compelling to the believer and non-believer alike, we have the opportunity to share Christ’s love with those outside of our family and reach out to our communities and those disconnected from our Lord. As scripture says:

… let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit … Click to Continue