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.

A Thought Question: Should Preacher Salaries Be Disclosed?

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jay F Guin

From Monday Morning Insight — Senator Chuck Grassley’s efforts to hold a group of televangelists accountable has decided that there would be no penalties for the group of preachers, saying that they were unable to make any conclusions about whether … Continue reading →

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It’s Friday! But this too shall pass — a Saturday morning reflection

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I asked in the last post, “The Rube Goldberg contraption in the video reminds me of ____________” There are lots of possible, really good answers, but let me suggest this one: “God.” Really. What was your emotional response to the … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: On Loving One Another, Part 1

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Change??!! Q. How many Church of Christ members does it take to change a light bulb? A. Change??!! This is not about denominational change but personal change — which is even harder. And we very much need to change.

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It’s Friday! But this too shall pass …

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Fill in the blank: The Rube Goldberg contraption in the video reminds me of ____________

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A Thought Question: Should Christian Churches Provide Space to Muslims?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Jay F Guin

From Monday Morning Insight, Steve Stone from Heartsong Church in Cordova, TN is under fire.  You see, he recently invited a local muslim congregation to use their sanctuary as a makeshift mosque during Ramadan while their new Islamic Center was … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: Galatians, Part 2 (Baptism)

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Baptism in Galatians Paul declares, (Gal 3:27 ESV) 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Baptism? Where does baptism come from? Why not say, “For as many of you as were circumcised … Continue reading →

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A Thought Question: Messages from the Next Generation

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jay F Guin

From Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. The speaker is 9. (Thanks to The Christian Chronicle.) From Salem Lutheran Church. The speaker is 11. (Thanks to The Resurgence.) What can I say? I’m impressed. I couldn’t have done that at their … Continue reading →

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Do the Pew Shuffle

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jay F Guin

A South Carolina church plant bought a traditional building — resulting in pew-sitting culture shock. And so they came up with this video to explain. But it’s old hat to us old-time church goers. Who’d’a’thunk churches would one day reach … Continue reading →

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Nature vs. Nurture: On Having a Son Who “Plays for the Other Team”

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jay F Guin

[I meant to post this yesterday, but due to the personal nature of the post, had to wait on my son to review and give permission to post.] I’ve heard discussions and debates about the whole “nature vs. nurture” thing … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: On Brokenness, Part 2

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Brokenness (Psa 51:16-17 ESV) 16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, … Continue reading →

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