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Go Ahead, Get Off Your Perch

November 8, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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This post is actually inspired by a private conversation I am having with someone who has rejected Christ.  It involves the false standard that some people believe concerning Christians should be "better" than other people. It should be stated that I have known this person for over 20 years and I love them dearly.  We have a very free and open friendship in that in spite of our deep disagreements we do love each other unconditionally. --- I have been a Christian for 18 years now but I noticed as a young believer that my non-Christian friends had an easier time talking about … [Read more...]

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Anne Rice Rejects Christianity

July 30, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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Anne Rice is the author of many books on Vampires (now Angels) and whatnot starting with Interview With The Vampire.  Her son, Christopher, has also become an author and has embraced a gay identity/worldview.  Recently Anne posted on her facebook page: As I said below, I quit being a Christian. I'm out. In the name of Christ, I refuse to be anti-gay. I refuse to be anti-feminist. I refuse to be anti-artificial birth control. I refuse to be anti-Democrat. I refuse to be anti-secular humanism. I refuse to be anti-science. I refuse to be anti-life. In the name of Christ, I quit Christianity … [Read more...]

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Charisma, California Catholic Daily and CitizenLink Cover Exodus Freedom Conference

June 23, 2010 By Randy Thomas
Pastor Clark Whitten Talks With Exodus Leaders about Grace

Today we are featured in Charisma Magazine, California Catholic Daily and CitizenLink.  Also, I haven't found the link of a television interview Jeff Buchanan did with CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network.) We also have some other major media in the works and if that all works out I will post those links when they come up. Here is the first round-up of media mentions: First from Charisma Exodus International Marks 35th Year of Freedom Conferences Around 1,000 people are expected to participate in the International Freedom Conference, which begins Wednesday and includes workshops and … [Read more...]

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Exodus Featured in Upcoming Pentecostal Evangel Magazine

May 25, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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On June 27, 2010, Pentecostal Evangel will feature the testimony of Lois DeLong in Kentucky and also has some input from Alan Chambers: ...Exodus International (is) a network of 235 ministries in North American and 50 other affiliates around the world. Its U.S. affiliates included 130 members of the Exodus Church Association which has 14 AG congregations as representatives. by contrast, there are thousands of pro-homosexual organizations. One well-funded group focuses on changing the church's view of homosexuality to one of acceptance. These realities make it all the more important … [Read more...]

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True Repentance Always Comes With Provision To Live It Out – Nathan Writes In

April 30, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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A friend of mine, who I truly admire, emailed me the following to amplify my last post.  I love the Body of Christ. Nathan does an excellent job of explaining how repentance should not be "orphaned" from The Gospel. Without further ado ... here's Nathan: I just read your latest Jennifer Knapp blog (and Trevin’s too). I noticed in both that repentance was mentioned—and rightly so. But I think that sometimes we in the Christian world send out the repentance message of the gospel almost as an orphan. Repentance, it seems to me, is too often presented in a way that is only a half-truth … [Read more...]

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Exodus Freedom Conference Registration Now Open

February 19, 2010 By David Fountain
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From the Exodus Freedom Conference Website: Moving Forward is the theme for the 2010 Exodus International Freedom Conference This is an historic conference for Exodus – the 35th Anniversary of the first conference. As those first pioneers, we are committed to speaking a message of grace and truth to those impacted by homosexuality. We choose to honor the past by faithfully continuing their work, despite obstacles and challenges. We rejoice, that by the grace of God, we are moving forward in our efforts to help individuals in their pursuit of freedom through our member … [Read more...]

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The Gospel And Elton John

February 19, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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I've seen many gay protesters over the years hold up signs that say, "What Jesus said about homosexuality is _______." Thus inferring that He never said anything about being gay.  Not all, but a few of those same folks who seem to want to make facts out of thin air (arguing from silence in a negative sense) would probably believe, like Elton John, that Jesus was gay Himself.  From Parade.com: "I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems. On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving. I don't … [Read more...]

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Reflections In The Desert – Andy Comiskey Blogs For Marriage Throughout Lent

February 18, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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Desert Streams Ministry, an Exodus Member Ministry, is blogging through Lent.  I received the following message through Facebook: You are invited to please join us as we pray and fast during Lent. Andy has written 40 brief reflections on the power of God's mercy throughout the history of Desert Stream. Join us for Life in the Desert: http://andycomiskey.wordpress.com/ As you read and reflect may you encounter the Lord of life. Reflections number 1 and number 2 are already up.  Andy concludes his first reflection by explaining the purpose of blogging his 40 reflections during … [Read more...]

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The Lord is Near and Cares

January 20, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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I have been lined up with meeting after meeting today that won't end until later tonight.  I was planning on just waiting to post again until tomorrow but this devotional from last week came to mind and I hope it brings you encouragement. The One Year Book of Psalms by Randy Petersen for January 12th focused on this passage of scripture: Psalm 8:1-4 1 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the … [Read more...]

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