“Because of the Lord’s faithful lovewe do not perish,for His mercies never end.They are new every morning;great is Your faithfulness!I say: The Lord is my portion,Therefore I will put my hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:22 – 24 (HCSB) Dear Friends, Welcome to the Advent season, the start of the liturgical…
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Proclaiming God’s Praises
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.1 Peter 2:9 (HCSB) Dear Friends, Over two decades ago, the verse above inspired…
How to Navigate LGBTQ+-Related Conversations
Dear Friends, Last month, I asked the question, “Is LGBTQ+ a civil rights issue?” This month, we are building on that discussion, moving on to the next question: “How do we as Christians navigate conversations about LGBTQ+ matters well?” The answer, to my mind, is 4 steps: recognize, root, respond,…
LGBTQ+: A Civil Rights Issue?
Dear friends, I recently heard Linda Seiler discuss culture’s view on LGBTQ+ matters. Her observation is that culture sees LGBTQ+ as a civil rights issue. What once was seen as a strictly moral issue has now become a matter of identity politics and inalienable rights for individuals to express and…
The Power of Restorative Community
“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:1 – 2 (NIV)…
Ministering to Pride (Month)
“Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? Or do you show contempt for the riches of…
The Time is Now
After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of God: “The timeis fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the good news!”Mark 1:14-15 (CSB) Dear Friends, In studying the book of Mark this spring, I find myself returning again and…
Getting Into the Body
Dear friends, Every man in Joshua Fellowship has their own story and goals, but we like to joke that there is one thing we all have in common: pornography. This widespread addiction both fuels into and develops out of our sexual brokenness, fostering a destructive negative cycle. As a ministry…
Feelings or God’s Word?
“Why are there 5 different responses to LBGTQ+? Isn’t God’s truth one?” Ministry Fair Attendee Dear friends, Has it ever bothered you why Christians don’t seem to agree when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues? Why do we have some so-called “Christians” who hold up signs saying, “God Hates Fags,” while…
God’s Beautiful Design for Sexuality
“God did not create sexuality with morality [i.e. rules] in mind. He created sexuality to image the relational mystery of the Trinity, with the ultimate goal that redeemed humans would be vessels of God’s divine presence who invite others to join His Divine Community of holy love.” – Linda Seiler…
