This week news hit the web that Mayor Annise Parker and the City of Houston (my town) issued subpoenas to several pastors in Houston requiring submission of, “all speeches, presentations, or sermons related to HERO (Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance), the petition, Mayor Annise Parker, homosexuality, or gender identity, prepared by, delivered by, revised by, or … Continue reading Pastors and Changing Sexual Norms in Houston, Texas
Who is the Gospel for… and how do our biases play?
Who is the Gospel for? Most believers will answer, "Everyone!" But, do we really believe that? In my part of the world we have a tendency to withhold the Gospel, so to speak, because of our biases. Sometimes we have biases for legitimate reasons. Those biases must not become obstacles for the good news that … Continue reading Who is the Gospel for… and how do our biases play?
A Word to Christians on Islamic Terrorism
Brothers and sisters, we live in a changing world. As a pastor I am concerned and sick to my stomach. As a husband and father, I am burdened about the world my children and grandchildren are inheriting. As an American, I'm angry and feel like quoting a Toby Keith song but I will refrain. What … Continue reading A Word to Christians on Islamic Terrorism
Brian Haynes 