Monthly Archives: November 2015

Openly Gay Imam Offers LGBT Online Ministry and Classes

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Gay Imam Offers LGBT-Friendly Online Ministry and Classes It is a very courageous and brave thing to do to come out of the closet and be open about your sexual orientation or gender identity– especially when society may see you … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Spiritual Gift

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

When two or more are gathered in the faith, know that the Holy Spirit is among them.   Scripture for thought today: 1 Corinthians 12:4-14   New King James Version “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are … Continue reading →

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New Mosque Funded in Less than a Day!

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

A Story of Loving thy Neighbor Tragedy hit a local mosque in the town of Peterborough, Ontario. A fire as a result of a suspected hate crime had claimed this small local mosque. This mosque represented the only Muslim place of … Continue reading →

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Mathew 5:3-10 (Excerpt from Sermon on the Mount)

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Mathew 5:3-10 New King James Version “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: “Jesus was a Refugee.”

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Jesus was a Refugee An article provided by the Huffington Post in regards to a recent speech by Pope Francis delivered in response to the Syrian refugee crisis.  The voice of the Vatican and Catholicism stating the obvious– what every … Continue reading →

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We Have Been Asked to Do Our Part

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Biblical Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis Based on and adapted from Matthew 25:34-45, The Message Reflection: I am going to depart from my usual topics to address current events– namely the responses to the Paris attacks by ISIS and … Continue reading →

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Mormons Resign from Church in Support of Gays

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Mormons Resign from Church in Support of Gays Reported from the New York Times. Reflecting on this issue in relation to the message I have been trying to get across that there is no reason why an LGBT person can’t … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:14 “Awake, You Who Sleep…”

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Ephesians 5:14 — New King James Version Therefore He says:  “Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” Reflection: A message to the spiritually dead, the morally dead, and especially those who are complacent … Continue reading →

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A Very Special Story about Christian Generosity

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

I first came upon the First Baptist Church on December 24th, 2014, a homeless transgender woman with a very complicated situation and very little hope.  Because of a complex set of circumstances that included discrimination, debt, family issues, anxiety, depression, … Continue reading →

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More Good News from Around the World: Reform Jews Supporting the Transgender Jewish Community

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Reform Jews Supporting Transgender Jews Some time ago I posted a similar article regarding new developments among the Reform Jewish community and their attitudes and beliefs with regards to transgender persons of Jewish faith.  As Jerusalem hosted an annual Pride … Continue reading →

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