Monthly Archives: August 2012

The ‘Begats’, Jesus, and John Mayer

Posted on August 30, 2012 by marc5solas

What if I told you that even most of those who read their bible daily are probably skipping the most important part of the word? What if I told you that it was important enough to begin both the Old and New Testaments?…

Tagged with: begat, genealogy, gospel, habitat for humanity, Jesus, john mayer, objective, peace corps, subjective
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6 Months of Marc5Solas

Posted on August 29, 2012 by marc5solas

This is the 6th month of M5S. After a quick look back and inventory, I can only say… I would have never imagined that “my little blog” would be used outside of my little circle of the world. What…

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I couldn’t make this stuff up: Gloria Copeland: “You’re supposed to control the weather”

Posted on August 23, 2012 by marc5solas

From the “I couldn’t make this stuff up” file, the following quote from Gloria Copeland. (I guess they were busy during Hurricane Katrina?) The problem here is that anytime someone speaking for God says that I’m “supposed to” do something,…

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Post Chik-fil-A: A call to Repentance (There is no “us” and “them”)

Posted on August 21, 2012 by marc5solas

Purpose: I’ve noticed lately that in the conversation regarding “same-sex marriage” and homosexuality in general, that there has been much heat and very little light. The recent Chik-fil-A discussion has shown me that most folks aren’t particularly interested in honest…

Tagged with: chik-fil-a, decalogue, gospel, grace, holiness code, homosexuality, imago dei, leviticus, moral law, moralism, protest, repentance, sin
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The Christian Bookstore is a Minefield

Posted on August 10, 2012 by marc5solas

“What should I read?” I get this question almost every week. As someone who typically reads a book a week on average, I appreciate that people value my opinion. I love to read, I love to learn, and I love…

After Chik-fil-A: Now What?

Posted on August 3, 2012 by marc5solas

Timing is often interesting. In the middle of writing a multi-part blog series on how the church should engage and respond to the homosexual community, well… Chik-fil-A happened. I get it. I’m glad we live in a country where we…