As most of you know I am in California
finishing a residency for a Masters Program. Today was big news in the sunshine
state regarding the issue of homosexuality. But it really started last week.
Last week, the largest Christian ministry
devoted to helping homosexuals, apologized to the gay community and announced
it was shutting down. Today the Supreme Court of the United States struck down
parts of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), passed in 1996 in
California. The Supreme Court also declined to rule on Proposition 8
from California. In doing so, same-sex marriage will remain a state issue and
it appears to remain legal in California, as it is in 12 other states. The
United States government will also recognize the legality of those marriages
with respect to federal benefits. Needless to say, our culture is changing--
quickly and dramatically on this issue, thanks to a runaway Supreme Court who had
failed to honor state’s rights and the will of the people.
As Christians, we need to be
ready to articulate what we believe
and why in regards to this issue,
with respect to God’s ways as revealed in the Bible. Even more challenging
is our need to be Jesus to our gay friends and family members in both our convictions
and compassion. What does that look like in your life? This is
precisely why this Sunday’s Deep End
Workshop is critical. It’s entitled, “The
Christian and Homosexuality”.
Our speaker is Pat Caven, who
followed a lesbian lifestyle for years since the age of 17. She even left her
husband for a lesbian relationship. But after coming into life changing
relationship with Jesus, she is now married with a family and helps others who
are struggling with brokenness in their sexuality. In fact, her husband is a
former homosexual. Yes - even when we
wonder about the future of the moral culture in this country, God as Creator decides
the “shoulds” in life and holds the power to internally change our hearts
towards His ways.
Don’t miss this Sunday at The
Deep End! Get the tools every Christ Follower needs to live out a balance
between godly conviction and godly compassion.
Sunday night, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, childcare provided. Click here to
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