“Jesus said to them, any kingdom that is divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself will not stand.” (Matthew 12:25)
Many churches, organizations — and even our nation — need to give heed to this word from Jesus today. “Any” kingdom that is divided against itself will not stand. The word “any” here is literally “every.” No group of any kind that cannot unify around their common cause will succeed. This is a principle that applies in many ways: Continue reading
compelling books I have ever read. The title leads one to think that it will give the reader a peek into the thought processes of a lost person, and it does indeed fulfill that promise. The primary subject matter of the first and largest segment of the book is Rosaria Butterfield’s personal conversion story, from lesbian activist/English professor researching the “religious right”, to questioning Bible reader, to reluctant church attender, and finally, committed Christian convert — and pastor’s wife! Its insights into the mindset of one with strong ties to the LGBT community could be invaluable to one struggling with gender identity, or to one who has friends and loved ones who do. (In case you are concerned, although the author jokes occasionally about having an “R-rated testimony”, and she is open about her previous lifestyle, there is nothing “explicit” in this book.)
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