Ray Boltz is gay, he announces after 33-years of marriage…
There is shock and sadness in the Christian community over word that famed Christian music singer Ray Boltz has publicly announced he’s living a homosexual lifestyle. "If this is the way God made me, then this is the way I’m going to live...I really feel closer to God because I no longer hate myself." Those were the words of Ray Boltz in an interview with the Washington Blade about his decision to engage in homosexuality. Boltz, a father of four who was married for 33 years before officially divorcing his wife this year, is well-known for his widely acclaimed songs "Thank You" and "I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb." One News Now
With this trend inside of the church…
What’s the best way for the church to deal with homosexuality? We have Ray Boltz, and the former CCM singer (now general market) Katie Perry (“I’ve kiss a girl and I like it”), and news today that “Prop 8” (Same Sex ban) is failing with California voters. So, how does God want us to behave, react and relate when it comes to the sin of homosexuality? Here is a good blog dialogue to open the discussion today.
It’s a ‘battle’ over 'God's will'…
Pastor Jim Garlow asked the Oceanside congregation a question: “If the Father's heart was broken and you could do something about it, wouldn't you want to know?” The people at New Venture Christian Fellowship, where Garlow was the guest preacher, nodded and murmured their agreement. Of course they would want to know. San Diego Union-Trib
Is Governor Schwarzenegger vulnerable enough to be ousted by a recall?…
Most of the essentials are in place for a recall campaign against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger: a sagging economy, a historically late budget, a massive deficit, high voter dissatisfaction, a brewing revolt from within the governor's party, and a sponsor that has enough money to put the question on the ballot. I personally don’t see California supporting two recalls within 5-years. Arnold is termed out in two-years, he’ll make the finish line in California.
Contra Costa TimesCalifornia’s legislative leaders strike compromise budget deal after 76-days…
Legislative leaders said Sunday they have a compromise deal on an 11-week-late state budget that calls for no tax increases, no borrowing from local governments or other state special funds - and which makes no one happy. Does anyone like to be controlled by a budget? Wouldn’t we all like to spend without worry?
Sacramento BeeCalifornia is too tough to run, analysts say…
The home of the computer business is not “tech” enough; state controller says California's payroll computer program is so antiquated it would take six months to reconfigure it to change workers' pay. State personnel officials acknowledge the 70-year-old 10-step hiring system means it can take three years for a qualified applicant to land a state job. No one even knows how much gasoline is burned up each year by the state's vehicle fleet. This is apparently one tough state to run.
Sacramento Bee
