Tag : LifeWay Christian Resources
Eugene Peterson title : Eugene Peterson Would Not Perform Same-Sex Wedding, But Would Still 'Love' a Gay Couple 'As Their Pastor'
summary : July 14, 2017: Eugene Peterson has retracted comments he made in support of gay marriage, explaining that "on further reflection and prayer," he would not, in fact, perform a same-sex wedding if asked - but would still welcome a homosexual couple at his table.
date : Jul 14, 2017 08:44 AM EDT
Bono title : LifeWay May Stop Selling 'The Message' Bible Over Eugene Peterson's Pro-LGBT Comments
summary : July 13, 2017: LifeWay Christian Stores, the country's largest Christian retail chain, may stop selling Eugene Peterson's books after he voiced his support for same-sex marriage and said he would officiate a gay wedding if asked, claims a new report.
date : Jul 13, 2017 09:42 AM EDT
Willow Creek Community Church title : 10 Major Church Trends for 2017
summary : Downsized worship centers, smaller churches and increased focus on evangelism are among the major trends expected to overtake churches this year. The 10 major church trends projected for 2017 is a mix of both good and bad, and there appears to be a going back to the neighborhood church format described in the Book of Acts.
date : Jan 08, 2017 09:12 PM EST
Amy Grant title : Amy Grant Reveals Why She Doesn't Want to Be Labeled a 'Christian' Artist
summary : Veteran artist Amy Grant has explained why she prefers not to be labelled a “Christian singer” - despite enjoying nearly 30 years of success in Contemporary Christian Music industry. The 55-year-old “El Shaddai” singer told Fox News: "I don't put labels on anybody. Am I a person of faith? Absolutely. But I think all creativity comes from God, so whether somebody is in a place in their spiritual journey to acknowledge that or not, I just say everybody is artistic in someway and all that comes from God. She added, "So I always steer clear of labels and it's not from an embarrassment standpoint, it's just because every good thing comes from one place." While she doesn’t want to be identified as a “Christian artist”, the six-time Grammy winner said faith and prayer are the most important things in her life. "I pray a simple prayer every day and I have for almost 30 years. And it's just this, 'Lord, lead me today to those I need and to those that need me and let something I do matter eternally."To me, faith, that's the adventure part of life. So it has nothing to do with how I plan my career and it just has to do with my day in and day out how I live." Grant summed up her faith in this way: "I think my faith, the way I understand God's love is only two rules. Love God and love everybody no matter who they are no matter what they say and to me that's the most freeing way to live life." The singer’s latest album, "Tennessee Christmas," is available now at Cracker Barrel, and highlights both the joy and the sadness that often accompanies the Christmas season. The album was released Oct. 21 and its 13 tracks are a mix of Christmas hymns, Christmas mainstays and original songs. As earlier reported, retailer LifeWay Christian Resources decided not to sell her latest album, deeming it not Christian enough. At the time, Grant said she accepted LifeWay’s decision, but encouraged her followers to continue discussing what it truly means to be a follower of Christ. "We respectfully accept Lifeway's decision that my new Christmas album didn't meet their criteria. Let's all move on from that decision without arguing about it. But let's not stop asking the questions about what it means to live in faith and reflect love to the world around us," said Grant, in a post on her official Facebook account. "Asking questions opens all of us up to the possibility of being willing to consider how we might live differently," the Nashville-based singer continued. "We are all loved by God...all of us...How we communicate that experience is unique to each of us...Unity is not about everybody being the same...it's about all of us coming together...with our differences." LifeWay's competitor, Family Christian Stores, is selling "Tennessee Christmas," according to the retailer's website.
date : Nov 29, 2016 12:02 PM EST
Amy Grant title : Amy Grant Responds After LifeWay Refuses To Sell Christmas Album Because It's 'Not Christian Enough'
summary : Amy Grant has responded to LifeWay Christian Resources' decision not to sell her new Christmas album this year because it's not "Christian enough," but encouraged her followers to continue discussing what it means to be a follower of Christ.
date : Nov 03, 2016 01:43 PM EDT
Jen Hatmaker title : Jason and David Benham on Jen Hatmaker's Approval of Same-Sex Marriage: 'God's Word Hasn't Changed'
summary : After Christian author Jen Hatmaker controversially voiced her approval for LGBT lifestyle and gay marriage, conservative brothers Jason and David Benham urged Christians to be aware of "spiritual" leaders with false messages about sin.
date : Nov 02, 2016 02:10 PM EDT