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I was looking online at contemporary Christian music and I ran across this skit that was performed to a song that I know and like called “Never Alone” (by BarlowGirl).  I have to admit that this skit seemed dark and ill-conceived at first.  I’m really glad I chose to watch the whole thing!

This skit is about the presence of God in our lives, even in the little things.  It’s about the influence that God has on the world and the things that God calls us to do that have great impact.  I’m glad I watched it.  Twice.

Holy expletives, Batman!!  I’ve never even heard of this before!!

A friend asked that I post a video from preaching at Santa Clarita UMC on Sunday the 28th of December (that’s 2008 folks).  So here’s the video.  It’s long, so plan on spending around 25 minutes here.  The first part of the video is my arrangement of “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” followed by Lyz reading the Scripture and then the sermon.  I’d love to hear your thoughts!!  Here’s the vid…

I recently finished a paper on the biblical story of Sodom & Gomorrah.  I wanted to post it here because it’s been used recently and often as a way to marginalize the gay population, and I think it’s a bastardization of the text (at best!) and a completely inappropriate use of God’s word.  I offer it here as part of an ongoing dialogue.  May we all – regardless of our differences – receive God’s blessings.

This file is in an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.  If you need the free reader, click here.  To download the paper, click here.