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    Remembering the September 11, 2001 attacks

    September 12, 2019
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    Unification: Rise of the Thunderblade

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Should the Bible be taught in schools?

By David W. Shelton On August 1, 2007 · Add Comment · In General Commentaries
This is a question that has polarized the secular and religious community since the early 1960’s. A casual glance at most Christian websites that offer political commentary will reveal a very popular assumption, that our national moral decline is a direct result of the Bible being removed from schools. Therefore, they say, the Bible should [...]
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Updates for Christian Community Church of Clarksville

By David W. Shelton On May 9, 2007 · Add Comment · In General Commentaries
Hey everyone! I hope you’re having a blessed day as you read this. If you’ve not been able to visit with us at CCC-Clarksville lately, we MISS YOU! Don’t forget, we have our weekly sermons and Bible studies available as online downloads now! You can listen in just as if you were with us (Of [...]
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In a world where “the voice of God” trumps gay authors…

By David W. Shelton On April 10, 2007 · 1 Comment · In General Commentaries, The Rainbow Kingdom
Chances are that you’ve stopped by this blog after reading the two (wow!) articles in The Leaf-Chronicle about my upcoming guest lecture and book signing at Austin Peay State University. If not, I invite you to stop by there first! The articles are available online for a week. Facing life as a Gay Christian Book [...]
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Kingdom to be featured in The Leaf-Chronicle

By David W. Shelton On April 6, 2007 · 2 Comments · In The Rainbow Kingdom
I just got news today that The Leaf-Chronicle, our local daily newspaper, is going to run an article on my book, The Rainbow Kingdom: Christianity & the Homosexual Reconciled. Now, I was initially told that the piece would run on Saturday, April 7th. In an email, I was told that it would instead run in [...]
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Does our love have a hook?

By David W. Shelton On March 30, 2007 · 2 Comments · In Gay Christians, General Commentaries
Recently, I had a conversation recently which focused on matters of faith and Christian ideals. The person I was talking with had her share of Christianity, and was nonplussed at many of the things that were being presented. Quite frankly, I can’t really blame her. She asked me if I felt like it was my [...]
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Passion for God, Compassion for People

By David W. Shelton On March 29, 2007 · 2 Comments · In Gay Christians
The more I use words like “love,” I am forced to consider the reality that its definition is as subjective as it is confusing. The English language is kind of awkward with some of its words, and “love” is one of them. It has several definitions, any of which can apply. “I love you.” “I [...]
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Sam Sampson coming to Christian Community Church of Clarksville

By David W. Shelton On March 21, 2007 · Add Comment · In Gay Christians
Sam Sampson, pastor, teacher, and musician, will have a concert and sermon at 4:00 PM THIS SUNDAY, March 25 at The Riverview Inn! Some Clarksville residents might remember Sam from when he was pastor of Greenhill Baptist Church right here in Clarksville! You don’t want to miss it! Make your plans to join us for [...]
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So you think homosexuality is a sin?

By David W. Shelton On March 13, 2007 · 8 Comments · In Gay Christians
An open letter to conservative ChristiansChances are that you’re stumbling across this post after doing a search on homosexuality, sin, Leviticus, Romans, or 1 Corinthians. Chances are that you’re looking for a way to refute all those gay activists who are really being a thorn in your side. Chances are you might not want to [...]
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Grace: Revealing our secret, most powerful desire

By David W. Shelton On March 4, 2007 · Add Comment · In Gay Christians
Okay, before I even begin this next post on grace, I have a confession. As we continue to explore the concept of grace and all of its applications in the life of a Christian, we’re naturally going to be going down the path of some pretty intense theology. Yes, that’s my confession. This series on [...]
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But what if we offend someone with the word "bastards?"

By David W. Shelton On February 27, 2007 · 1 Comment · In Gay Christians
Of late, there has been quite a bit of discussion among friends, family, and brethren over the fliers that we’re starting to distribute around town. There have been some VERY reasonable concerns regarding the message, and most of it centers around the word “bastards” which some consider to be offensive, perhaps even a stumbling block. [...]
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Grace: a license to sin?

By David W. Shelton On February 24, 2007 · 1 Comment · In Gay Christians
After last week’s update for Christian Community Church of Clarksville, I was hit with quite a few irritated emails. Yes, it was expected. Quite frankly, I was hoping to get a few people riled up. After all, if we’re so comfortable in our Christian recliners while we watch our Christian TV and read our Christian [...]
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Update on Christian Community Church of Clarksville

By David W. Shelton On February 18, 2007 · 1 Comment · In Gay Christians
Good morning, and happy Sunday! What an exciting time it is for us at Christian Community Church of Clarksville. We’ve never been more focused on our mission for Clarksville and the surrounding areas than we are right now. Sure, we’re small. That’s okay! After all, how many people did it take to change the world? [...]
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Is homosexuality the same as adultery?

By David W. Shelton On November 12, 2006 · 4 Comments · In Gay Christians
Someone recently asked me a great question: Though I understand the concept of accepting everyone into the church without “condemnation”, this is how the church should operate, do you actually teach that homosexuality is an acceptable lifestyle in accordance with what the bible teaches? Would it also be acceptable for an adulterer to continue in [...]
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It’s nice to not be a lone voice…

By David W. Shelton On November 7, 2006 · 2 Comments · In Gay Christians
I’ve taken a lot of flack for my compassion for Ted Haggard in his fall. The more I read, the more I realize that I’m not alone, which is kind of nice. http://www.beliefnet.com/story/203/story_20331_1.html http://www.beliefnet.com/blogs/godspolitics/2006/11/jim-wallis-we-are-all-sinners.html I look forward to seeing others who understand that compassion isn’t always popular. Yes, he lied to his family. Yes, he [...]
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Ted Haggard fired… now what?

By David W. Shelton On November 5, 2006 · 2 Comments · In General Commentaries
Yikes, when things move, they move. According to a press release sent by New Life Church, Rev. Ted Haggard has been removed from his position: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew Life ChurchColorado Springs, Colorado We, the Overseer Board of New Life Church, have concluded our deliberations concerning the moral failings of Pastor Ted Haggard. Our investigation and [...]
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Christianity & Sexuality Part 7: Other Biblical Stories of Note

By David W. Shelton On September 27, 2006 · 1 Comment · In Gay Christians, The Rainbow Kingdom
Ruth & Naomi Here’s one of the greatest covenants in all of Scripture: But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die [...]
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