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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California 2018 Midterm Election Guide
Election day (November 6, 2018) is almost upon us. Many of you have asked me to continue doing these election guides. So here are my recommendations. If you live in…
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How Does the Gospel Relate to Ethics and Politics?
In today’s culture, publicly speaking about ethical and political issues is usually frowned upon. This can be especially true in many churches as well. Pastors will rarely address controversial issues…
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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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Reflections from my Summer Internship in Nashville
If you were wondering where I was the past 6 weeks, I was in Nashville, TN for an internship at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. As I have now…
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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 is California Assembly Bill 2943 (AB 2943)?
By now, if you live in California, you have probably heard about AB 2943, a bill that is meant to declare conversion and reparative therapy to be fraudulent business practices….
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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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