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Historic Church Votes to Leave the ELCA – The First of Many?

September 30, 2009 By Randy Thomas
St. Pauls

John Piper reports: A few blocks from my home Roland Wells, a courageous and compassionate Lutheran pastor who has served over twenty faithful years in our inner-city neighborhood, announced today that the church he leads, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, will leave the ELCA because of the recent decision of the Churchwide Asssembly concerning the ordination of those practicing homosexual behaviors. This is not an easy thing to do. Nor was it done precipitously. I point to it for the sake of prayer, repentance, and hope. ... Read the whole post which includes the entirety of the … [Read more...]

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Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal Lives On to Create More Defensive Accusations

September 30, 2009 By Randy Thomas
The Pope

I found out about this article from a blog called Queerty.  I am not linking to the blog because while it usually has relevant news posts worth monitoring... it likes its soft porn and we don't link to blogs that promote soft porn.  But, to the point, the Vatican issues a strongly worded statement parsed out for consumption in this article.  Here is a quote to focus on here: ... The statement said that rather than paedophilia, it would "be more correct" to speak of ephebophilia, a homosexual attraction to adolescent males. "Of all priests involved in the abuses, 80 to 90% belong to this … [Read more...]

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Deciding to Face The Pain – Alan Medinger

September 30, 2009 By Randy Thomas
Alan Medinger

This article was originally posted on the Exodus International Website ***begin*** Deciding to Face the Pain - Written by Alan Medinger Except for the special circumstances in which God truly works a miracle, almost everything that must happen in our overcoming homosexuality will involve some pain. Repentance, forgiving others and growing up -- which along with the Lord's healing are the elements of overcoming homosexuality -- all involve some degree of pain. An unwillingness to face this pain is the barrier that keeps many overcomers from experiencing the change that they desire so … [Read more...]

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Back to Regular Blogging

September 29, 2009 By Randy Thomas
l-r: EINA Exec. Vice President Randy Thomas, EXLA President Oscar Galindo

Hello Folks!  Back to regular blogging.  I posted a few things on our Facebook page but expect much more to come. Please visit Exodus Latin America.  There are a few pictures here with more to be added later. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the World, Conferences, Equip, Exodus Blog, Exodus Latin America, Featured, Homosexuality

At Exodus Latin America Conference

September 24, 2009 By Randy Thomas
Exodus Latin America Conference

Blogging will be light this week because I am at the Exodus Latin America conference.  You can keep up with on the spot comments and photos at the Exodus Facebook Page. We just completed the first evening and I was so blessed!  I am honored to be here. … [Read more...]

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On My Way to Mexicali and Praying for SSA Individuals in the Muslim World

September 22, 2009 By Randy Thomas
Iraq Flag

So, as cool as it is that I am blogging this from 35,000 feet (wifi on my flight) It is with a heavy burden that I blog this following story.  From Wave of Homophobia Sweeps the Muslim World In most Islamic countries, gay men and women are ostracized, persecuted and in some cases even murdered. Repressive regimes are often fanning the flames of hatred in a bid to outdo Islamists when it comes to spreading “moral panic. ”More than 30 Islamic countries have laws on the books that prohibit homosexuality and make it a criminal offense. In most cases punishment ranges from floggings to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the World, Culture, Educate, Exodus Blog, Exodus Global Alliance, Exodus Latin America, Featured, Gay, Homosexuality, Lesbian, Post-gay Tagged With: , , , , ,

Q & A – Where Is That Elusive Ex-gay Community? Solipsism In The Media

September 21, 2009 By Randy Thomas

Over the years, Exodus spokespeople have done many interviews.  We appreciate media attention from both the Christian and secular outlets and will do interviews with gratitude that the message of sexual redemption is getting out there. However, there are rare times when we simply have to say no.  For example, a shock jock's producer once invited me on his show. This particular show made fun of the handicapped, objectified women degraded men and exploited and celebrated seriously debased humor for hours a day every day.  While I appreciate the producer's integrity of not trying to … [Read more...]

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Love in the Mirror by Michael Lawrence

September 18, 2009 By Randy Thomas
Love in the Mirror - Boundless

Boundless, one of my personal favorite sites, has an interesting article titled Love in the Mirror by Michael Lawrence.  Here is the intro: "I think I might be gay." "I'm not gay, but I struggle with homosexual desires." "I feel like I'm addicted to having sex with other men." These are just a few of the things I've heard over the years from young men who profess to be, and mean to be, Christians. Sometimes, I've been the first person they've ever shared these thoughts with. In other cases, they've come to me because no one else was able to help and they've felt their pastor is … [Read more...]

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Randy Thomas at First Church of the Nazarene – Redding, CA (audio)

September 17, 2009 By Randy Thomas
Redding First

Here is the audio of my testimony from the first service at First Church of The Nazarene last Sunday. I was very blessed to have been there and it was great to talk to all the good folks afterward as well! … [Read more...]

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Exodus Global Alliance Conference Creates Controversy in Melbourne Australia

September 17, 2009 By Randy Thomas
Lovelinx

Please read the whole article spotlighting the conference. Here are selected quotes and a few responses: GAY rights activists will confront conference organisers who have vowed to “liberate” people from homosexuality in a two-day seminar at a Mitcham church. Really? ... "vowed to liberate?"  I am thinking they are there to present lessons from their viewpoint and those attending can take it or leave it.  We, including EGA (Exodus Global Alliance) I am sure, have a positive view of those who attend our conferences in that we trust they are able to listen, evaluate and apply what they … [Read more...]

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