If you could only receive one gift from God – only one gift ever – what would you choose? That question is probably akin to the old “how many angels can dance on the head of a needle” problem. If you pursueRead more…
The Cost of Forgiveness . . . We Can Only Imagine
As believers, we may think of what Jesus left to come and live among us – the grandeur of heaven, His majesty, the adoring angels, and, yet, while on earth He communicated with God the Father through prayer. We willRead more…
Sanctity of Life and Disability
I recently attended a fundraiser in San Francisco for our Joni and Friends Family Retreats. Every year these camps are filled to capacity and scores of families with special needs are left on waiting lists. I had no trouble pressingRead more…
Victims in Paradise
Christians all over the world can have a problem with ingratitude. We can lose perspective. We can forget where we have come from as well as what we have received by grace. We might look at something that seems toRead more…
Grace, Mercy, and Peace
These three words—grace, mercy, and peace—are recognized by believers in Christ but often “brushed over” when these words are read in Scripture, heard in sermons, or spoken in spiritually oriented conversations.This overview is prayerfully presented to increase your awe andRead more…
Sexuality: Creation, Brokenness, Truth and Grace – Questions and Answers
Mike Goeke, an American pastor, moderates a question and answer time between Congress participants and the panel of presenters. Download Options PC users: Right click a link and choose “Save as” to download file. Mac users: Command click and “SaveRead more…
Sexuality: Creation, Brokenness, Truth and Grace – Equipping the Church
Henok Ghebrehiwot, Director of Bethseda Restoration Ministry in Ethiopia, looks at trends and figures concerning the homosexual population in Africa. He proposes that Africa take a lead in ethics, truth and grace. Heisha Fernandez of Exodus Latin America reminds ChristiansRead more…
Sexuality: Creation, Brokenness, Truth and Grace – The Church’s Calling
Bryan Kliewer looks at New Testament passages that can help us shape a ministry to homosexual people, drawing upon the examples of Jesus and Paul. They express the hope for change, breaking social rules to reach others, refusal to condemn,Read more…
Sexuality: Creation, Brokenness, Truth and Grace – Testimony
Willy Torresin, a Minister in Brazil, gives his testimony as a Christian worker seeking help to work through his struggles with homosexuality. He tells of the failure of the church, his entry into gay culture, followed by his encounter withRead more…
Sexuality: Creation, Brokenness, Truth and Grace – Opening Presentation
Bryan Kliewer, Director of Exodus Alliance, challenges the Church to see the homosexual community as a deliberately unreached people group. Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International, critiques common Evangelical slogans about ministering to homosexual people and calls Christians to beRead more…