Many of you e-mailed me privately or messaged me about my response to World Vision over their policy change towards hiring people in same sex marriages, announced Monday , then on their reversal, announced yesterday. Some of you took strong exception to my position, and that of most conservative Evangelicals, on the WV situation and on sexuality in general. So I’d like to address some of the points you raised, because they're of interest to all of us, no matter where we stand. Continue Reading
December 13, 2013
The Nightmare in Corinth
Last year I was teaching on I Corinthians in our adult Bible study class, so when Christmas came I got a crazy bug to write a poem on Corinth's problems. I posted it and have gotten several requests to re-post it this year, so here it is. This is, of course, a spoof on The Night Before Christmas, so keep that poem in mind as you read this. And to all who love Marcus Tidmarsh's classic poem, please accept my apologies... Continue Reading
December 24, 2012
The Nightmare in Corinth
I’ve been teaching a series on I Corinthians in my adult Sunday School class. Since this isn’t a book that lends itself to Christmas cheer, for yesterday’s class I decided to thoroughly pervert The Night Before Christmas in an attempt to coat the teaching with some holiday style. Thought I’d pass it on, with my sincere apologies. The devil made me do it. --- Twas a nightmare in Corinth, and all through the church Each believer was acting as monstrous as Lurch. Some talking had caused poor St Paul so much care And he hoped that some Continue Reading
October 26, 2012
Random Ramblings #43: Bonding Over the Porta Potty
Every Friday we’ll take a break from topical posts and will post some random personal thoughts. — A Cuppa Joe - Random Ramblings from a Fellow Struggler Bonding Over the Porta Potty Did I ever tell you about the time I stole an outhouse? Didn’t think so. It was my Sophomore year in high school, and I was pledging a fraternity full of fun-loving , somewhat out of control jocks, feeling honored to be asked. What followed the asking was six months of unprecedented abuse and public humiliations, which all us pledges cheerfully accepted Continue Reading
December 8, 2011
Bonding Over the Porta Potty
Every Thursday I’ll post an article having to do with either relational or emotional matters. Hope it helps. — Bonding Over the Porta Potty Did I ever tell you about the time I stole an outhouse? Didn’t think so. It was my Sophomore year in high school, and I was pledging a fraternity full of fun-loving , somewhat out of control jocks, feeling honored to be asked. What followed the asking was six months of unprecedented abuse and public humiliations, which all us pledges cheerfully accepted as the price of admission into this elite Continue Reading
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