There is no shortage of ministries or “causes” in our world who are soliciting support. The needs are real, the outreach crucial to save special segments of society. How do I determine who is worthy of my support, and what I can allocate from my limited income? First, I acknowledge that most of them are [...]
Monday, 14 March 2011 18:35
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by Ralph Blair Introductory Lecture for the Jonathan Edwards / John WesleyTercentenary Preaching Festival of Evangelicals Concerned Ocean Grove, New Jersey September 26, 2003 Dr. Ralph Blair, Founder Evangelicals Concerned, Inc. The evangelical movement sailed forth in the fervor for the gospel of Christ in 18th century “Great Awakenings” on both shores of that ocean [...]
Friday, 04 March 2011 16:02
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On May 22-24, join HRC’s Religion and Faith Program and hundreds of fellow religious leaders from across the country to build the faithful movement for LGBT justice. Now more than ever, we need religious leaders like you to keep equality at the forefront of our nation’s conscience. Invite your friends, colleagues, local clergy or religious [...]
Tuesday, 01 February 2011 15:51
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Barbara Bush has become the latest daughter of a prominent Republican politician to come out in favor of same-sex marriage.In a video recorded for gay-rights advocacy group The Human Rights Campaign, the 29-year-old daughter of former President George W. Bush says she believes gay residents of New York, where she lives, should have the right [...]
Saturday, 29 January 2011 17:03
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David Kato, Gay Rights Activist, Is Killed in Uganda – NYTimes.com. NAIROBI, Kenya — David Kato knew he was a marked man. As the most outspoken gay rights advocate in Uganda, a country where homophobia is so severe that Parliament is considering a bill to execute gay people, Mr. Kato had received a stream of [...]
Monday, 24 January 2011 13:26
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Whosoever: Being Fundamentalist. Being Fundamentalist by Reverend Michael S. Piazza Scripture Readings Mark 2:23-3:6 II Cor. 4:5-12 I was licensed to preach on the first Sunday of June, 1973. I’ve been preaching for twenty-four years,with almost ten of those years in the pulpit of this church. That is fairly unusual in a day where people change [...]
Sunday, 23 January 2011 14:58
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WGLB: Gay marriage could move forward in some U.S. states. Gay marriage could move forward in some U.S. states By Chris Michaud -WGLB (Reuters) – A handful of U.S. states are poised to take up the issue of gay marriage afresh, due largely to incoming lawmakers who may tip the balance in favor of the [...]
Sunday, 23 January 2011 14:44
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Gay couples hotel battle is latest case of religion clashing with human rights | World news | The Observer. Gay couple’s hotel battle is latest case of religion clashing with human rights Stephen Preddy and Martyn Hall’s legal victory against a Christian hotel that refused them a double room is part of a growing trend [...]
Friday, 21 January 2011 08:47
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I had the privilege of attending the annual GCN (Gay Christian Network) Conference two weekends ago and have yet to write a full review. I have struggled to write this post because, frankly, I don’t know where to begin. It was so beautiful, so touching, so encouraging and inspiring in so many ways. I spoke briefly about it previously (see www.loveboldly.blogspot.com) but I haven’t yet done in justice.
Wednesday, 19 January 2011 08:51
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Gay Parents Find the South More Welcoming, Census Says – NYTimes.com. Parenting by Gays More Common in the South, Census Shows Sarah Beth Glicksteen for The New York Tim JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Being gay in this Southern city was once a lonely existence. Most people kept their sexuality to themselves, and they were reminded of [...]
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