I had the privilege of teaching on 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 and addressing the topic of singleness and living in light of eternal realities rather than our present circumstances. Below is…
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Should Churches Receive Tax-exempt Status?
During an LGBTQ Townhall hosted by CNN on October 10, Beto O’Rourke, to his credit, gave a very honest and straightforward answer to an interesting question: Do you think religious…
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How Should the Church Address Singleness?
Singleness is a growing trend. The United States Census Bureau shows that the median age of first marriage has risen drastically over the last several decades.[1] Looking at the figure…
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1 Corinthians 6:12-20 – A Call to Elevate Our View of the Human Body
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 contains some of Paul’s most difficult writing. Two primary reasons why this is the case is because of: 1) The uncertainty of which words that can be…
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The Double-Edged Sword of Authenticity
One of the characteristics of my generation (the Millennials) is the desire for authenticity. We love seeing someone who is genuinely passionate about what they do and is truly committed…
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Is Christianity Arrogant?
I was sitting in church this week, and I asked myself how I would answer this question: “Is Christianity arrogant because it claims to be the only way to God?”…
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Learning From the Garden, Pressing Towards the City
When praying about my struggles with same-sex attractions, people have said many prayers for me throughout my life. Most prayers have been helpful and I truly appreciate any prayers that…
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On the Labels ‘Ex-Gay’ and ‘Ex-Homosexual’
My name has been mentioned in a few media outlets regarding the press conference I spoke at on May 29 regarding AB 2943. Both of these media outlets have put…
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What Does the Bible Say About Singleness and Celibacy?
During the Protestant Reformation, the great thinkers of that era like Luther and Calvin harshly criticized the mandated celibacy that was imposed on priests in the Catholic church while extolling…
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The Pentateuch: A Demonstration of God’s Faithfulness and Desire for Covenant Relationship
The Pentateuch, also known as the Torah, is a word that is commonly applied to the first 5 books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The word…
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