It is vitally important that we (followers of Jesus Christ) learn how to engage real people who oppose our biblical worldview in a way that represents Christ and is actually effective for the advancement of the Gospel. Particularly, how should we live, love, and influence as Christ's ambassadors in the midst of the growing celebration … Continue reading A Message to Believers – the issues of Homosexuality, the LGBT community, and the Gospel
Pastors and Changing Sexual Norms in Houston, Texas
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
A Quick Thought about 9/11, America, and Living out our Christian Faith
I pray you are walking in the grace and peace of Christ today. On Thursday, I spend most of the day studying and praying for the sermon I will preach on Sunday. Today, as I do just that, I find my thoughts drifting often to September 11th just 13 years ago. I remember how angry … Continue reading A Quick Thought about 9/11, America, and Living out our Christian Faith
Brian Haynes 