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Pastor Bob on What Church Leaders Should Know About Homosexuality

July 2, 2009

Pastor Bob is one of four mentors I have had during my Christian walk. When I lived in Texas I went to his wonderful church. Now that he is on the Exodus board I get to see him more often so that is verra nice. To the point:
What Church Leaders Should Know About [...]

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Michael Jackson Salvation Story NOT Accurate

July 1, 2009

Last week I posted that Mary Mary was reporting that Michael had accepted the Lord weeks before he died. Part of the report included that Andrae and Sandra Crouch had basically witnessed to Michael and led him in the prayer to receive Christ.
You just had to know this was coming. I am a fan of [...]

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New Book Offers Practical, Authentic Insight on Leaving Homosexuality

July 1, 2009

Hooray for Alan and for those seeking this type of resource! From the Exodus Press Office (via email, posted to the web later today):

New Book Offers Practical, Authentic Insight on Leaving Homosexuality

Orlando, FL- A new book, released by Harvest House Publishers today, offers practical advice and honest information on the process [...]

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Are Gay Christians Really Saved?

June 25, 2009

Of course all the following is submitted as my own hopefully humble opinion.
“Can a gay Christian be really saved?” is like someone asking you, “Is so and so REALLY saved? Is Randy Thomas REALLY saved?” They can give you there opinion but in the end it’s between God and I and whether I have truly [...]

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Engaging Our Gay Friends and Loved One’s With Honor and Respect – Bridging The Gap Synchroblog

June 24, 2009

Wendy invited me to participate in her “Bridging The Gap” Synchro blog. The following is the purpose of the event:
The purpose of this synchroblog is to share positive stories, ideas, suggestions on how we can bridge the gaps between people on the topic of faith and sexuality. Another way to put it is, “How [...]

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Chased, Caught – Reprinting As A Father’s Day Article

June 21, 2009

I pray you all have had a good Father’s day. At church I had the fortune of seeing Alan give the Father’s day sermon. Then, I came home, called my Step-dad, and then was very purposeful to lay by or swim in the pool for at least 90 minutes. Then I just did some [...]

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Ministering Gospel Grace to The Transgendered Seeking Help

June 19, 2009

Wednesday I interviewed with Prime Time America concerning how to minister to those dealing with transgendered issues who are considering Christ: The producer of the segment has his own blog and posted the full audio there:
Last week, Chastity Bono—daughter of Sonny and Cher—revealed that she had begun the process of gender reassignment to a man, [...]

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Guest Blogging at Vagabondrun

June 9, 2009

Kyle asked me to write a review of Hillsong United’s new song “You Hold Me Now.” He gave a very kind intro to my review. Here is an excerpt:
Okay, now that I have rambled, I will introduce you to today’s guest blogger. Mr. Randy Thomas will be giving a full review of what this [...]

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Ask University to Include Love Won Out Perspective

June 8, 2009

This is great:
Take Action: Ask University to Include Love Won Out Perspective
by Jennifer Mesko, editor
The ‘Religion and Homophobia’ panel discussion seems awfully one-sided.
The LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Resource Center at Grand Valley State University in western Michigan is planning an interesting event Thursday evening — just two days before Focus on the [...]

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Alan Chambers Responds to Gay Pride Month Declaration

June 8, 2009

From Charisma Magazine Online:
Ultimately, the biggest problem I have with Obama’s proclamation is our difference of opinion on what is truly worth celebrating. I chose to leave gay life more than 18 years ago because the self-indulgent, empty pursuits I encountered there are certainly not worth commemorating. It’s the life I live now as a [...]

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Of Bridges and Rivers – Living In Dynamic Friendship

June 2, 2009

Back in the late ’90’s I was part of a project called Bridges Across (BA). I learned a lot from that experience and appreciated the time I spent there but glad I moved on when I did. It was a project that brought gay activists and people on a post-gay journey together to dialog about [...]

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Abortionist Murdered – Blogs & Facebook Erupt in Response

May 31, 2009

I started seeing the topic of abortionist Tiller being murdered coming up all over facebook and the blogs a couple of hours ago and it is only gaining steam.
Gina summed up my initial thoughts perfectly. Another friend, Sonja, on Facebook said in response (emphasis mine):
Yeah, it’s truly tragic in all respects. Tiller likely wasn’t ready to [...]

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Prop 8 Traumatic Stress Disorder

May 26, 2009

My friend and colleague Jeff Buchanan writes from a unique and interesting perspective about Prop 8 for Charisma Magazine Online. From Prop 8 Traumatic Stress Disorder:
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The interesting thing about fear is that it desensitizes us to the needs of others by causing us to be preoccupied with our own concerns. When the church does [...]

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Homosexuality A Product of The Complex Roles of Nature and Nurture

May 19, 2009

From OneNewsNow.com:
The attempt to prove that homosexuality is determined biologically has been dealt a knockout punch. An American Psychological Association publication includes an admission that there’s no homosexual “gene” — meaning it’s not likely that homosexuals are born that way.
For decades, the APA has not considered homosexuality a psychological disorder, while other professionals in the [...]

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The Way To Go Is The Way We Have Come – Stopping True Hate Crimes

April 29, 2009

Below was in an email I got from my friend Cat in DC. (more and my thoughts after the jump)

IN THE HOUSE
The House is scheduled to vote TODAY on H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009. This bill would make “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” federally protected classes under the [...]

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Defining moments – World Magazine on Gay Marriage and DADT – Quotes Alan Chambers

April 22, 2009

“My major concern is that homosexuality is a counterfeit of what God intended us to experience in human sexuality,” said Chambers, president of Exodus International and a former homosexual who left the lifestyle 17 years ago. “There will be young people who are like I used to be, who will see homosexuality as their only option for happiness and relationship fulfillment. [Normalizing] gay marriage is a stumbling block for them. A lot of people look at this from a policy perspective. But I think of all of those hearts that are searching for something legitimate in a way that’s absolutely not able to meet their needs.”

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Video of Miss California on Cavuto – Fox News

April 21, 2009

… The video is in this post after the jump. I thought she did well in the interview overall. She is very secure, has great presence. I think someone, magazine, webzine…someone, should do an in depth interview and allow her to explain her positions a little further.
I was very impressed. …

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Three Hours – Turning Off the Wall of Sound

April 21, 2009

… This week I haven’t because I am weary of all the screaming. At least that is what it sounds like to me lately … even when I agree. I also unsubbed from quite a few of the political blogs and watching a lot less cable news.
Like right now, I am being freaked out by Fringe … awesomeness. …

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The Scarlet Thread of Rahab – Full Article

April 20, 2009

… After I had concluded my message, a number of people came up with tears in their eyes for a loved one, a friend, a neighbor … themselves. Several pastors came up repenting for their callousness toward those in the homosexual community. Others came up grateful for exhortation that they themselves had been yearning to express. I was amazed by God’s goodness. …

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Pastor Bob on What Church Leaders Should Know About Homosexuality (22)
- Sarah: Hi Randy, I read through the blog post and I can’t add anything and don’t have any questions here...
- phoenixmd: Hi again Randy, As a follow-up question: do you ever discourage other people from using that term?
- phoenixmd: Randy, If I may ask a personal question, does it bother you when people use the phrase “the gay...
- phoenixmd: Randy, You accuse me of reducing someone to nothing more than a narrow, limited, negative buzzword, but...
- Amy: A stronghold is a pattern of thoughts that alter how you see yourself. The bible tells us in Luke 8:11, that...
Barna Study on Gay and Heterosexual Christians (13)
- Lee: And offend they should. If you think you have been saved by the creator of the world then why be offended? The...
The Monster Trucks of the Carpocalypse! – The Aftermath Video and Photos (1)
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Cross Cultural Crash-A-Rama Outreach Opportunity … CARPOCALYPSE! (7)
- The Monster Trucks of the Carpocalypse! The Aftermath Video and Photos — Everyday Thoughts Collected: know I had fun...
- sonia: It sounds like fun! I attended a similar event in honor of a friend, who did well in his race. The gathering...
Disqus Acting Up (9)
- Giannii: Randy, I don’t think your being a jerk but I can’t help ya if you do not send me the things I...

Christianity

Pastor Bob on What Church Leaders Should Know About Homosexuality

Michael Jackson Salvation Story NOT Accurate

New Book Offers Practical, Authentic Insight on Leaving Homosexuality

Are Gay Christians Really Saved?

Engaging Our Gay Friends and Loved One’s With Honor and Respect – Bridging The Gap Synchroblog

Chased, Caught – Reprinting As A Father’s Day Article

Ministering Gospel Grace to The Transgendered Seeking Help

Guest Blogging at Vagabondrun

Ask University to Include Love Won Out Perspective

Alan Chambers Responds to Gay Pride Month Declaration

Of Bridges and Rivers – Living In Dynamic Friendship

Abortionist Murdered – Blogs & Facebook Erupt in Response

Prop 8 Traumatic Stress Disorder

Homosexuality A Product of The Complex Roles of Nature and Nurture

The Way To Go Is The Way We Have Come – Stopping True Hate Crimes

Defining moments – World Magazine on Gay Marriage and DADT – Quotes Alan Chambers

Video of Miss California on Cavuto – Fox News

Three Hours – Turning Off the Wall of Sound

The Scarlet Thread of Rahab – Full Article

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