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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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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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Barna Study on Gay and Heterosexual Christians

June 30, 2009

I was going to skip this because there is a lot to this article and I am not a statistician. I am also losing more and more confidence that dividing people into the two all or nothing categories of “gay” and “straight” is actually accurate. I think that is a false starting point (and that [...]

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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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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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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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Full Webcast of Haggard Interview at Elevation Church Last Weekend

April 28, 2009

The interview was really good. I really appreciate Pastor Furtick’s compassion and humility. The Haggards did a great job in being honest as well. I pray for blessings on Elevation Church and the Haggards as they continue their journey.

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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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Resurrection Sunday 2009 – Come Home

April 12, 2009

::: rolling over in bed ::: It's 8am? I am wide awake at 8 am? I am never wide awake at 8 am on Sunday?
"I woke you up."::: brush my teeth, crazify my hair, shave … ::: start to iron my clothes, turn on the contemporary Christian music station :::
and I cry … and [...]

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The Question of Homosexuality DVD

April 2, 2009

The Question of Homosexuality DVD.

The Question of Homosexuality was specifically designed as a resource for youth groups, campus ministries and families in an effort to ground students in the biblical truth about homosexuality while moving their hearts to compassion for their gay–identified peers.

Compassionate. Biblical. Tender. Hard hitting. Honest. Through story and biblical teaching, it presents [...]

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Christians: The New Social Outcasts – New Article by Alan Chambers

April 2, 2009

Christians: The New Social Outcasts.

… People of faith who choose to surrender their sexuality to Christ and who choose to live their lives in a way that is different than the culture's new normal are now the new social outcasts. It's obvious that people of faith in general are in the same category. I was [...]

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How Does a Pastor + God = Atheist? Albert Mohler Explains

March 31, 2009

Does Your Pastor Believe in God?.(my thoughts after the jump)
A news report from the Netherlands points to a form of theological insanity that is spreading far beyond the Dutch. Ecumenical News International reports that church authorities in the Netherlands have decided not to take action against a Dutch pastor who openly declares himself to be [...]

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Sacramento Bee Highlights HIS Ministry and Quotes Alan Chambers

March 31, 2009

An excerpt from Church program aims to rid gay men of same-sex attraction: (linkage mine.)
Whitfield was married for 11 years and spent much of that time trying, with the help of the church, to resist his attraction to men.

"The people who run the program are well-meaning," he said. "They love God and they want to [...]

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The Trials of Ted Haggard

February 13, 2009

Ted stated near the end of the documentary:
At this stage of my life I am a loser, a first class loser.
I finally got to watch the documentary and have to admit I am deeply moved for Pastor Haggard. His progression downward into anger and bitterness toward his church wasn’t nearly as awful as some [...]

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← Previous Entries

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)
- Cross Cultural Crash-A-Rama Outreach Opportunity ... CARPOCALYPSE! — Everyday Thoughts Collected: Click HERE to see...
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...

Church

Pastor Bob on What Church Leaders Should Know About Homosexuality

New Book Offers Practical, Authentic Insight on Leaving Homosexuality

Barna Study on Gay and Heterosexual Christians

Are Gay Christians Really Saved?

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

Ministering Gospel Grace to The Transgendered Seeking Help

Guest Blogging at Vagabondrun

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

Full Webcast of Haggard Interview at Elevation Church Last Weekend

The Scarlet Thread of Rahab – Full Article

Resurrection Sunday 2009 – Come Home

The Question of Homosexuality DVD

Christians: The New Social Outcasts – New Article by Alan Chambers

How Does a Pastor + God = Atheist? Albert Mohler Explains

Sacramento Bee Highlights HIS Ministry and Quotes Alan Chambers

The Trials of Ted Haggard

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