tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.comments2023-06-21T06:11:41.058-04:00Table ScrapsBishop Bill Gafkjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670042437751348175noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-34018961104299149302022-10-17T01:31:35.165-04:002022-10-17T01:31:35.165-04:00Lovelly blog you haveLovelly blog you haveLongmont Glass Cuttinghttps://www.glass-professionals.com/us/custom-glass-colorado/longmont-glass-cutting.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-7664829123550110722022-05-28T07:45:49.869-04:002022-05-28T07:45:49.869-04:00Loved reading this tthanksLoved reading this tthanksTayahttps://www.tayapollard.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-73435978798848747552018-10-31T17:19:19.567-04:002018-10-31T17:19:19.567-04:00The following time I learn a weblog, I hope that i...The following time I learn a weblog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as a lot as this one. 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This has moved me in a way that others have not on this subject; very well spoken.<br /><br />Andy Smithhttp://www.visualrealia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-75449056278665418302015-04-02T10:02:57.113-04:002015-04-02T10:02:57.113-04:00What if you are an obstetrician and a homosexual c...What if you are an obstetrician and a homosexual couple wants you to inseminate them or a surrogate so they can create an unnatural, unbiblical "family"? Is that doctor required to compromise his belief and participate in this act? Or you are a surrogate or sperm donor...are you forced to provide your services/product to this couple? Civil rights are guaranteed all people, including gays. We should not deny them these rights. But religious people have rights to their beliefs and should not be forced to participate in this sin--yes, I said sin. Read what God thought of Sodom and Gomorrah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-15884469005070919292015-03-31T09:24:13.607-04:002015-03-31T09:24:13.607-04:00Thank you Bishop for posting this. It will help us...Thank you Bishop for posting this. It will help us all to witness to the Gospel when asked why as a christian we cannot support this legislature.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796815577003657493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-37440514424301038722015-03-29T18:52:44.624-04:002015-03-29T18:52:44.624-04:00Thanks, John! I hope you are enjoying retirement!Thanks, John! I hope you are enjoying retirement!Bishop Bill Gafkjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670042437751348175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-86544030613094988702015-03-28T18:18:28.735-04:002015-03-28T18:18:28.735-04:00A bold and clear response. Thank you for speaking ...A bold and clear response. Thank you for speaking out.John Schleichernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-53120752043395524272015-03-28T12:34:47.438-04:002015-03-28T12:34:47.438-04:00Thank you, each of you, for your positive response...Thank you, each of you, for your positive responses to this. It is good to know that it's helpful for folks across religious traditions, geography, and life situations. We are all in this together as we seek to craft safe, spacious, gracious space for all!Bishop Bill Gafkjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670042437751348175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-84632512926961790002015-03-27T13:07:37.918-04:002015-03-27T13:07:37.918-04:00That was beautiful. Thank you.That was beautiful. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-88615423406793616132015-03-27T13:07:19.088-04:002015-03-27T13:07:19.088-04:00I am so very grateful for you posting this, Bishop...I am so very grateful for you posting this, Bishop. We, the proclaimers of the Gospel of love and grace, have to be at least as articulate and outspoken as those who, to my great sorrow, interpret Christianity to be a religion of hatred and exclusion.<br />Rev. Kristin Luana Baumann,<br />Sudbury, OntarioAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090679551920406747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-26268767755611939052015-03-27T12:11:28.729-04:002015-03-27T12:11:28.729-04:00Thank you for this article, and I totally agree.Thank you for this article, and I totally agree.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998789229491025429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-79315678705488793632015-03-27T09:06:50.595-04:002015-03-27T09:06:50.595-04:00Beautifully said! (PS: I'm Jewish. I saw this...Beautifully said! (PS: I'm Jewish. I saw this because a high school classmate who's an Episcopal bishop posted it on her Facebook page with kudos.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-32640399715414042022015-03-26T20:03:12.401-04:002015-03-26T20:03:12.401-04:00Thank you Bishop Bill. Sometimes the gospel can be...Thank you Bishop Bill. Sometimes the gospel can be an offense to the very people who believe it, but use their bound conscience to justify discrimination. Thank you for calling people back to the heart of the Gospel. Blessings in your ministry. Pr. Greg Smith, Brodgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada.Gregory W. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505764404186036864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-17592484552149345282015-03-26T12:58:10.369-04:002015-03-26T12:58:10.369-04:00Thank you, Bishop Gafkjen, for your witness and wo...Thank you, Bishop Gafkjen, for your witness and work for justice. <br /><br />-Tim Fisher, ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full ParticipationTim Fisherhttp://www.reconcilingworks.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-13154500453101326362015-03-26T08:46:44.535-04:002015-03-26T08:46:44.535-04:00As one of those who would be refused service, I ca...As one of those who would be refused service, I can only say thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks. Your example - especially given your position - is a bright light in a sadly-darkened world. It is *so* good to be able to say to my GLBT sisters and brothers, "THIS is what Christianity is called to be. The rest of what you're hearing is nothing like Christianity."Steve F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12697100521186605498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-6973706610269377182015-03-25T21:18:27.894-04:002015-03-25T21:18:27.894-04:00Awesome witness, thanks for sharing the Gospel! T...Awesome witness, thanks for sharing the Gospel! These events have almost made me ashamed to say that Indiana is my home state, but your words are verification of why I'll always be proud to say that I-K is my home Synod!Karen Torrezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351259431183361229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-1470963166206031282015-03-25T17:54:22.179-04:002015-03-25T17:54:22.179-04:00Thanjs Bishop Bill. Well said!Thanjs Bishop Bill. Well said!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07997411376084213445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-65167631864764016302015-03-25T14:37:25.159-04:002015-03-25T14:37:25.159-04:00Thank you, Rick and Christine, for your affirmatio...Thank you, Rick and Christine, for your affirmation. These are challenging days to navigate through in many ways. We really need to help each other find good and faithful ways forward. Thanks again!Bishop Bill Gafkjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670042437751348175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-46491029482693591352015-03-25T10:49:48.308-04:002015-03-25T10:49:48.308-04:00Thank you Rev. Gafkjen. That is what Jesus would d...Thank you Rev. Gafkjen. That is what Jesus would do! God bless you.Christine Pottsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-25610236797373271392015-03-25T08:58:34.180-04:002015-03-25T08:58:34.180-04:00Thank you for your articulate witness. Well done.
...Thank you for your articulate witness. Well done.<br /><br />Pastor Rick Pryce<br />Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg<br />Grace Lutheran Church, First South<br />Nova ScotiaRick Prycenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-20839870255099456172012-12-21T21:02:30.926-05:002012-12-21T21:02:30.926-05:00you are invited to follow my blogyou are invited to follow my blogSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-24038278648290891162012-08-21T22:34:16.079-04:002012-08-21T22:34:16.079-04:00I love this analogy. Thank You for sharing. What...I love this analogy. Thank You for sharing. What I notice about the etch-a-sketch church vs the iPad world is the functionality of the two devices. With the etch-a-sketch it is pretty clear that it has a narrower purpose. Draw or write something using the two little white knobs. You still have the opportunity to be creative within the defined context of the etch-a-sketch. I think the church lived in this world when it was positioned at the center of the community. People would show up and participate, because that is simply what you did. <br /><br />However, if I was given an iPad there is not one single purpose for its use. I could browse the internet, write an email, play angry birds, read a book, update my twitter/facebook, use it as a level... the possibilities are endless. While it does connect us with the outside world, it also can easily distract us from what we are called to be doing. I'll admit, I've been distracted by Words with Friends when I intended to write an email or two. While the iPad world opens so many new opportunities, it can also provide many distractions. Which is why I think as the church we need to be very clear what our mission and purpose is within our community and world. If we are clear what that is, then we can navigate the iPad world well with all the connections such a world provides. If not, I fear that churches can easily get pulled in so many directions and lose energy and focus.Pastor Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532647713491785190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-57293380738240301042012-08-18T09:29:55.358-04:002012-08-18T09:29:55.358-04:00Great reflection, Bill. And great tracing of thes...Great reflection, Bill. And great tracing of these metaphors: two stimulating means of personal creative engagement, but only the iPad opens up into interaction with others' insights as well. What strikes me though is that what we need most -- as a church, as well as in our culture -- is connection not (just?) with other human perspectives, as endlessly riveting as these are, but with the voices we are almost totally oblivious to as a culture: those clamoring for our attention in and through the natural world. We need to learn to see and listen again far beyond our species, and begin again, haltingly, humbly, to pay attention to the complex life -- and death -- of the creation and creatures around us, on their own terms. (In that sense, an Etch-a-Sketch church might not be so poorly positioned in an iPad world, since those playing with an Etch-a-Sketch are at least potentially invited to draw things they see in creation: to actually learn to observe and see...)<br /><br />Not sure where this reflection is going in terms of the metaphors, but I do sense quite powerfully our urgent need -- desperate need -- to step outside our usual incurvatus human-only interactions and back out into the truly real world, to take our place with our Lord among the creatures and world with which we are biologically incarnated.<br /><br />Thank you, Bill, for such a stimulating post. I'm happy to be on your blog list!Lisa Dahillhttp://www.tlsohio.edunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31134919.post-56182187523629137722012-05-21T16:51:21.563-04:002012-05-21T16:51:21.563-04:00Good decision. There will always be another synod...Good decision. There will always be another synod assembly but not a high school graduation. Pam & Marty MielkeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com