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2013-11-24T08:33:15-04:00

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one pastor’s way to improve his church

Last updated on: November 24, 2013 at 8:33 am By David Hayward

I’ll be honest. There were times when I thought the church would improve without a certain person. In fact, it’s only happened a few times, but I’ve had to ask people to leave our online community The Lasting Supper because of bullying or abuse. It’s rare though, thankfully. I’m sure pastors have felt their church improved as soon as I left. Or was removed. Whatever. This isn’t meant to be serious. This is meant to be funny. This is an... Read more

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2013-11-23T07:58:25-04:00

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the four presumptuous pastors

Last updated on: November 23, 2013 at 7:58 am By David Hayward

If only we would take a moment to listen to ourselves, we might realize how ridiculous the things we say can sound and actually are. As soon as anyone says they have THE answer my radar goes up. Check out my art! We’ve upgraded our community site, The Lasting Supper. Come hang out with us! Read more

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2013-11-22T07:20:45-04:00

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carrying your cage with you

Last updated on: November 22, 2013 at 7:20 am By David Hayward

Sometimes we can see how easily another person can live more freely. Why can’t we see the same thing for ourselves? Don’t you ever get the feeling that all you have to do is drop your idea of being confined and you won’t be? Do you ever get the hunch that all you have to believe is you’re free and live like it? Join our community of people living more and more free. Check out my art store. Read more

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2013-11-21T09:42:35-04:00

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Jesus wants you on the love seat not the hot seat

Last updated on: November 21, 2013 at 9:42 am By David Hayward

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2013-11-20T09:03:23-04:00

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Why Should You Care About What the Church Cares About Katy Perry’s Approach to Religion?

Last updated on: November 20, 2013 at 9:03 am By David Hayward

I came across Candi Finch’s post yesterday, Why Should You Care About Katy Perry’s Approach to Religion?. I want to thank her for her contribution to this very important discussion. When I started reading her post I was hopeful because she obviously cares about young people and has done her research. She even says, “Before you dismiss what she (Katy Perry) says…” which I found encouraging because too often the opinions of stars like Katy Perry concerning spirituality are ignored... Read more

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2013-11-19T08:11:58-04:00

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Advice for The Nines

Last updated on: November 19, 2013 at 8:11 am By David Hayward

I recently wrote a post in response to The Nines catastrophe of having only 4 women out of over 110 speakers. If this was a small local deal they might have gotten away with it. But The Nines is very public. That means higher scrutiny which in turn should inspire higher integrity. Instead it has caused a storm of implicit and explicit no’s to women on one hand and a storm of advocacy for women on the other. I have... Read more

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2013-11-18T07:53:33-04:00

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the church should be the safest place for question

Last updated on: November 18, 2013 at 7:53 am By David Hayward

Last night 7 people representing the LGBTQ community from New Direction with Wendy VanderWal Gritter came to my house, and along with some local friends we had over 20 people stuffed into my living room. We had wine and ordered in pizza. They arrived at 5:30pm and I expected them to stay only a few hours but it was almost 11pm by the time they left. It was an amazing evening full of deep discussion, tears and laughter. The love... Read more

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2013-11-17T09:29:52-04:00

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Gays etcetera please wait!

Last updated on: November 17, 2013 at 9:29 am By David Hayward

How long must we wait? Those making the decisions will take as long as they can because they’re experiencing no discomfort. Hey! Come check out our online community, The Lasting Supper. All kinds of people are there. Experience a rich diversity in a safe, supportive community context. ANNOUNCEMENT: I invite you to come to my house tonight at 5:30pm. Come join a group of LGBTQA friends with Wendy VanderWal Gritter of New Direction to reflect together on nurturing generous spaciousness... Read more

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2013-11-16T17:53:37-04:00

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Why Christian conferences are sexist.

Last updated on: November 16, 2013 at 5:53 pm By David Hayward

Denny Burk asks the simple question, Are Christian Conferences Sexist. He asks this question in response to Jonathan Merritt’s post, Are Christian Conferences Sexist? ‘The Nines’ Controversy Prompts Reflection. Merritt calls The Nines fiasco of having only 4 women speakers out of over 110 speakers “flat out embarrassing” and a “blunder”. Burk’s argument is that ministries who believe that women should not teach men should be left alone. They are simply trying to obey scripture, which Burk supports. His conclusion... Read more

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2013-11-16T09:24:50-04:00

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Bob Jones University, Fundamentalists and Dinosaurs

Last updated on: November 16, 2013 at 9:24 am By David Hayward

Bob Jones University is in the news concerning its poor handling of sexual assault as well as its week-long chapel sermons on homosexuality. Bob Jones University is the fortress of fundamentalism and the Independent Fundamentalist Baptist churches, a church organization 8 million members strong. Here’s some of what they believe: Men are the head of the home and church. Women are to submit to their husbands and have children. All abortions without exception are murder. Homosexuals are perverts who disobey... Read more

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