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2012-01-29T05:45:29-08:00

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An Unclean Spirit: A Sermon by Pastor Bob

Last updated on: January 29, 2012 at 5:45 am By John Shore

“Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek. The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” (more…) Read more

Pastor Bob's Corner

2014-01-10T11:49:09-08:00

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What?! Mark Driscoll a Pinhead?

Last updated on: January 10, 2014 at 11:49 am By John Shore

Yesterday a young man wrote to ask why I thought so many people are attracted to the preaching and teaching of Mark “Stop Looking At My Hair” Driscoll. And really: stop looking at his hair. A faux-hawk is certainly a legitimate hairstyle choice. Especially for a pastor! Why, it’s like it’s trying to pull his whole head up to heaven. Anyway, I’ve several times been asked about Mr. Driscoll’s popularity, and so thought I’d take a moment to venture an... Read more

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2012-01-24T17:09:31-08:00

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John Shelby Spong’s Seriously Supportive Statement

Last updated on: January 24, 2012 at 5:09 pm By John Shore

This morning John Shelby Spong was kind enough to write and send me this: John Shore is a gadfly, calling the Christian Church everywhere to act the way it says it believes about love and justice, which of course makes him an uncomfortable presence in those churches that do not like to be forced to face reality. So were the prophets of old. So was Jesus of Nazareth. (more…) Read more

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2012-01-23T09:06:39-08:00

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When Etta James had her way with me

Last updated on: January 23, 2012 at 9:06 am By John Shore

Right there, in front of all sixteen of us, Etta James became Etta James. Read more

Personal

2014-08-21T06:45:22-08:00

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ECO, the New Anti-Gay Presbyterian Denomination: Cowardly Lions

Last updated on: August 21, 2014 at 6:45 am By John Shore

As you may know, this past summer the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) decided to allow the ordination of gay clergy. Yesterday a new Presbyterian denomination was born: the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians—or, for short, ECO. (As opposed to echo, which is a hollow, after-the-fact, ever-diminishing noise. So, you know—it’s not that.) ECO was formed by pastors and laypeople in response to PCUSA’s decision to join the 21st century. They’re against gay people being ordained as ministers, and so started their... Read more

Christian Issues

2012-01-18T07:29:02-08:00

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God, Tim Tebow, and the Ultimate Reality Show

Last updated on: January 18, 2012 at 7:29 am By John Shore

A few nights ago I got in this letter about Tim Tebow: This year, many Christians I know have been thrilled by Tim Tebow and his well-publicized Christianity. I don’t have any problem with that. However, some of them have taken it a step further, and implied or stated that God is looking favorably upon the Broncos because of this. (more…) Read more

Christian Issues

2014-11-04T10:50:10-08:00

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“Being gay is a sin. I spread love to the world.”

Last updated on: November 4, 2014 at 10:50 am By John Shore

In the comments section to my recent post, An Open Letter From Christians to Gay People, a guy showed up using the screen name “The Word.” Here is most of what “The Word” wrote: I’m a Christian. I strive towards becoming Christ like in all aspects of my life. But I fail; I fail miserably and am no where near perfect. I have sinned; I should go to hell. So should you, and you, and you as well. Humanity is... Read more

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2012-01-16T05:12:49-08:00

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Last updated on: January 16, 2012 at 5:12 am By John Shore

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2012-01-15T10:04:54-08:00

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“Come and See,” a sermon by Pastor Bob

Last updated on: January 15, 2012 at 10:04 am By John Shore

“If you have wondered if there really can be meaning to this life, come and see. If you ache with a pain that soaks up any good feelings, come and see. If you are deliriously happy, content, and full beyond compare, come and see.” (more…) Read more

Pastor Bob's Corner

2012-01-13T05:55:38-08:00

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All in all, we’re just another brick in the wall

Last updated on: January 13, 2012 at 5:55 am By John Shore

About a year ago, under the title Toward a Christianity of Common Sense, I published a 16-point articulation of a Christian theology that, to me, makes sense. I only (if carefully, with input on it from the best pastors, theologians, and Christian layperson I know) wrote it because I couldn’t find anything like it. The response to the document was such that I felt a moral obligation to start at least some kind of online group, or collective, or something,... Read more

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