Author Archives: Jay F Guin

About Jay F Guin

My name is Jay Guin, and I’m a retired elder. I wrote The Holy Spirit and Revolutionary Grace about 18 years ago. I’ve spoken at the Pepperdine, Lipscomb, ACU, Harding, and Tulsa lectureships and at ElderLink. My wife’s name is Denise, and I have four sons, Chris, Jonathan, Tyler, and Philip. I have two grandchildren. And I practice law.

Wade Hodges’ “Before You Go”

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I’m a Wade Hodges fan. I’ve subscribed to his blog for over a year now. I think I started reading his stuff because of my interest in church planting, and Wade had just left an established church to lead a … Continue reading →

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Missions: Mark Woodward, Part 11

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Jay F Guin

In Part 11, Mark begins with three important points — Too few new hopeful missionaries are willing to become full-time, church-supported, church-overseen missionaries. Many new and current missionaries are replacing church oversight/support with funds from individuals and private foundations to sidestep … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: A Flag in the Auditorium?

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Jay F Guin

It’s a national holiday, the Fourth of July maybe, and a deeply respected, elderly member approaches you as a leader in your church. He’s a veteran, and he asks that the church prominently display an American flag in the church’s auditorium … Continue reading →

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Great Idea for Preachers!!!!!!!!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jay F Guin

John C. Maxwell, famous author of countless leadership books, has come out with this idea — Now I’m sure my readers are WAY ahead of me on this one, because it’s just so obvious: Preachers should market their voices for ring … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Church Service, Part 2

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I have one last story to tell. While Shon was preaching about the ability of those suffering with barrenness — not just the inability to have children but any kind of burden or unfulfilled want, I was drawn back to … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Church Service, Part 1

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I’m going to try to explain what church was like Sunday, but I’m not sure I’m a good enough writer to get it right. Still, I’m going to try. Shon’s sermon was about the call of Abram. He focused on … Continue reading →

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Missions: Mark Woodward, Part 10

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jay F Guin

In Part 10, Mark begins to lay out an alternative structure — I would like to put some ideas out there to start a serious conversation about a new model for missionary oversight/support that would have the following characteristics: Make … Continue reading →

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Life in Tuscaloosa After the Tornado

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I’ve gotten a couple of questions about how things are going here in Tuscaloosa after the tornado. I can’t adequately express how much I appreciate the many, many volunteers who’ve come to help. We’ve had so many relief workers come that we had … Continue reading →

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Romans: God is Not Fair, Part 3 (Romans 1, An Overview)

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We now turn to Romans 1, which, like all chapters of Romans, presents a heavy dose of difficulty. (Rom 1:18-1 ESV)  18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by … Continue reading →

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Romans 7, According to U2

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Don’t believe the devil I don’t believe his book But the truth is not the same Without the lies he made up Don’t believe in excess Success is to give Don’t believe in riches But you should see where I … Continue reading →

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