by Luke Geraty | Aug 31, 2017 | Discipleship, Gender Issues, Homosexuality, Marriage, Messy Church, Missional, Practical Theology, Sex
The hot button discussion in American Evangelicalism this week is the recently released “Nashville Statement”. This is an attempt by some Reformed Evangelicals to clarify their views on sexuality; the statement has raised a fair amount of agreement and a...
by Brad Blocksom | Dec 11, 2016 | Church Life, Devotionals, Ethics, Evangelicalism, Gender Issues, Messy Church, Practical Theology, Sex
Exodus, p. 109 If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged to be married and sleeps with her, he must pay the bride-price, and she shall be his wife. If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he must still pay the bride-price for virgins. (Books of the...
by Able Baker | Aug 25, 2015 | Marriage, Sex
Wow what a crazy couple of weeks with this whole Ashley Madison hack. As this story continues to unfold I am just heart-broken. Millions and millions of folks worldwide are being exposed and the collateral damage is exponential. People are suing, committing suicide,...
by Brad Blocksom | Jun 17, 2015 | Devotionals, Discipleship, Messy Church, Money, Practical Theology, Sex, The Vineyard Movement
Luke 18:22b Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven: and come follow me.” (ESV) The story of Jesus’ encounter with the rich ruler is abundantly clear! Cast off any and all things that hinder you from fully...
by Luke Geraty | Apr 15, 2015 | Church Life, Counseling, Ethics, Gender Issues, Politics, Practical Theology, Sex, Social Justice
Thomas Creedy wrote “An Open Letter to My Church Friends” in regards to a recent book published by Steve Chalke called Being Human: How to Become the Person You Were Meant to Be. Since anthropology and spiritual formation are such vitally valuable topics...
by Think Theology | Feb 17, 2015 | Church Life, Cultural Engagement, Marriage, Messy Church, Practical Theology, Sex
Per our mission of fostering theological conversation, ThinkTheology.org is hosting a conversation between Bill Hoard and our very own Luke Geraty in regards to homosexuality and the Church. This is a six part series where Bill will offer a perspective and Luke will...
by Think Theology | Nov 3, 2014 | Counseling, Family, Forgiveness, Parenting, Practical Theology, Sex
Dear Dad, I want to let you know first of all that I love you and forgive you for what this has done in my life. I also wanted to let you know exactly what your porn use has done to my life. You may think that this effects only you, or even your and mom’s...
by Able Baker | Oct 3, 2013 | Cultural Engagement, Disciple Making, Gender Issues, Homosexuality, Mental Illness, Messy Church, Sex
Take moment to read these short news stories from The Telegraph: (1) “Belgian killed by euthanasia after a botched sex change operation” and (2) “Mother of sex change Belgian: ‘I don’t care about his euthanasia death'”. In an...
by Luke Geraty | Feb 8, 2013 | Scripture, Sex
Continuing our look at D. F. Wright’s essay on Pauline sexual ethics, we read about the apostle Paul’s thoughts on “sex in relationship.” He writes, “Paul cites Genesis 2:24 (“the two will become one flesh”) to demonstrate what is...
by Luke Geraty | Nov 27, 2012 | Sex, Spiritual Warfare