R-5 PEOPLE FILES
- Kevin D Roberts - Sarah Jakes Roberts - Brandan Robertson - Korie Robertson - Gene Robinson -
==kevin d roberts======
So…What Exactly Is ‘Project 2025’ And Why should YOU Be Worried About It?
If Donald Trump is elected president, in 2024, most of us will experience time travel in real-time. Right straight back to Nazi Germany in the 1930s all the way up through World War II. Nope, this is not a joke. It’s something that Trump and many extremist right-wingers want to bring to fruition. Launched in 2022 by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 is a dream for strict right-wingers and a nightmare for progressives. The Project’s flagship publication, Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise, a 900-page doorstop, takes a hatchet to the standards of government that we have all become used to. As The Conversation notes, this is the wet dream of the wealthy, and its aim according to Heritage Foundation president Kevin D. Roberts, is to “defeat the anti-American left — at home and abroad.”
(Politi-zoom 4/28/24) READ MORE>>>>>
If Donald Trump is elected president, in 2024, most of us will experience time travel in real-time. Right straight back to Nazi Germany in the 1930s all the way up through World War II. Nope, this is not a joke. It’s something that Trump and many extremist right-wingers want to bring to fruition. Launched in 2022 by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 is a dream for strict right-wingers and a nightmare for progressives. The Project’s flagship publication, Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise, a 900-page doorstop, takes a hatchet to the standards of government that we have all become used to. As The Conversation notes, this is the wet dream of the wealthy, and its aim according to Heritage Foundation president Kevin D. Roberts, is to “defeat the anti-American left — at home and abroad.”
(Politi-zoom 4/28/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==sarah jakes roberts======
Sarah Jakes is a businesswoman, writer, speaker, and media personality. She is the senior editor of the online magazine eMotions and, with her husband, Toure Roberts, ministers to those in the TV, film, and music industries. Sarah and her family live in Southern California. Learn more at www.sarahjakesroberts.com.
Mar 22, 2015: Us: Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Phaedra Parks Finally Decides to Divorce Husband Apollo Nida -- Find Out How it Went Down!
Instead of confiding in close friend Kandi Burruss or new pal NeNe Leakes, Phaedra talks to friend Sarah Jakes, the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes, about her marital problems. “We have a God connection,” Phaedra reveals in her confessional. “I feel like I can be totally transparent because I know she doesn’t have an ulterior motive.”
Jan 4, 2015: Confessions of a Christian Girl: Confessions of a Christian girl: Lost and found by Sarah Jakes (Review)
When my roommate saw me reading this book, I was immediately asked what could I possibly learn from a girl who had no real problems…. I didn’t bother to look up because I was already 4 chapters deep & they had no Godly idea what they’re talking about….
Under the mentorship of her father, media personality, bestselling author and film producer, T.D. Jakes, Sarah was responsible for grassroots marketing outreach for the feature film, “Not Easily Broken” and made a cameo appearance in the feature film “Sparkle”. Sarah also oversees the women’s outreach program “Woman 2 Woman” at The Potter’s House of Dallas. When she is not pursuing her career endeavors, Sarah enjoys cooking, listening to music and spending quality time with her two children.
Instead of confiding in close friend Kandi Burruss or new pal NeNe Leakes, Phaedra talks to friend Sarah Jakes, the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes, about her marital problems. “We have a God connection,” Phaedra reveals in her confessional. “I feel like I can be totally transparent because I know she doesn’t have an ulterior motive.”
Jan 4, 2015: Confessions of a Christian Girl: Confessions of a Christian girl: Lost and found by Sarah Jakes (Review)
When my roommate saw me reading this book, I was immediately asked what could I possibly learn from a girl who had no real problems…. I didn’t bother to look up because I was already 4 chapters deep & they had no Godly idea what they’re talking about….
Under the mentorship of her father, media personality, bestselling author and film producer, T.D. Jakes, Sarah was responsible for grassroots marketing outreach for the feature film, “Not Easily Broken” and made a cameo appearance in the feature film “Sparkle”. Sarah also oversees the women’s outreach program “Woman 2 Woman” at The Potter’s House of Dallas. When she is not pursuing her career endeavors, Sarah enjoys cooking, listening to music and spending quality time with her two children.
==brandan robertson======
To queer or not to queer, that is the question
When it comes to debating LGBTQ inclusion in the church, most folks think the debate is only about whether gays and lesbians can be Christians and whether they and their B, T and Q cohorts should be allowed full participation in the church.But that’s only the beginning. Inside the world of affirming Christians lies another big debate — actually, several debates — about where and if to draw any lines. Two of the most prominent views on the bigger debate are articulated by two gay men who have come out of evangelical Christianity: Matthew Vines and Brandan Robertson. (Baptist News Global 3/5/24) READMORE>>>>>
When it comes to debating LGBTQ inclusion in the church, most folks think the debate is only about whether gays and lesbians can be Christians and whether they and their B, T and Q cohorts should be allowed full participation in the church.But that’s only the beginning. Inside the world of affirming Christians lies another big debate — actually, several debates — about where and if to draw any lines. Two of the most prominent views on the bigger debate are articulated by two gay men who have come out of evangelical Christianity: Matthew Vines and Brandan Robertson. (Baptist News Global 3/5/24) READMORE>>>>>
Ps 103:10-14: We sinned against him, but he didn’t give us the punishment we deserved. His love for his followers is as high above us as heaven is above the earth. And he has taken our sins as far away from us as the east is from the west. The LORD is as kind to his followers as a father is to his children. He knows all about us. He knows we are made from dust.
This is the message of Christianity. This is the message that the world so desperately needs and that the church has so quickly forgotten. All who trust in Jesus initially put their trust in this truth. But so quickly we fall away from that message and replace it with some other knock off. We have been redeemed. We have been set free from who we used to be. Our sins, our past, our mistakes, they are no longer a part of us. They were separated as far as the east from the west as Jesus Christ stretched out his arms on a cross for us. God no longer sees us as we once were, he sees us a children. He treats us a sons, as heirs.
The Gospel of Jesus is not so much that we are saved from hell, though we are. Nor is the Gospel that justice will be brought to an unjust world, though it will be. The Gospel isn’t even primarily that a Kingdom is being created. Even though that is a large part of it. The Gospel is that Jesus has not given us the punishment that we deserve. The Gospel is that we are children of the God of the Universe. The Gospel is that God sees us, our past, our hearts, our thoughts, and desires us all the more. The Gospel is that we have changed, redeemed, made new, loved, given purpose, and are made to bring share and bring forth the Kingdom of God.
Whoever you are, Christian or not, this is the best news that could ever be proclaimed. May you respond to this news and experience the joy and peace that comes through knowing God as Father and being known by God, being made new, forgiven, and liberated from all the things that you used to be.
[SOURCE: Brandan Robertson: God Will Never Give Us What We Deserve]
This is the message of Christianity. This is the message that the world so desperately needs and that the church has so quickly forgotten. All who trust in Jesus initially put their trust in this truth. But so quickly we fall away from that message and replace it with some other knock off. We have been redeemed. We have been set free from who we used to be. Our sins, our past, our mistakes, they are no longer a part of us. They were separated as far as the east from the west as Jesus Christ stretched out his arms on a cross for us. God no longer sees us as we once were, he sees us a children. He treats us a sons, as heirs.
The Gospel of Jesus is not so much that we are saved from hell, though we are. Nor is the Gospel that justice will be brought to an unjust world, though it will be. The Gospel isn’t even primarily that a Kingdom is being created. Even though that is a large part of it. The Gospel is that Jesus has not given us the punishment that we deserve. The Gospel is that we are children of the God of the Universe. The Gospel is that God sees us, our past, our hearts, our thoughts, and desires us all the more. The Gospel is that we have changed, redeemed, made new, loved, given purpose, and are made to bring share and bring forth the Kingdom of God.
Whoever you are, Christian or not, this is the best news that could ever be proclaimed. May you respond to this news and experience the joy and peace that comes through knowing God as Father and being known by God, being made new, forgiven, and liberated from all the things that you used to be.
[SOURCE: Brandan Robertson: God Will Never Give Us What We Deserve]
Brandan Robertson
“We are saved by faith alone, apart from works!” This is a very popular Protestant catch phrase. The doctrine of sola fide (faith alone) was developed by the Reformers in response to the Roman Catholic Churches corrupted teachings that emerged in the 16th Century teaching that one could gain favor with God and shave off years in Hell and Purgatory by giving money to the church or doing acts of penance. The intention of the doctrine of faith alone was very good- to correct the error that our salvation could be earned or that God’s grace could be manipulated. But like most doctrines that are formulated in response to another group’s doctrine, it often goes too far. One of the clearest teachings throughout all four Gospel accounts is that the way to enter the Kingdom of God is through living in obedience to the Law of Christ. Time and time again, Jesus makes very clear statements that condemn those who think that they will be saved because they believe the right things or do the right religious rituals. Jesus responds to people who believe they are religious and deserve heaven by saying that their outward religiosity is detestable to God and the only thing God desires is that they would exercise their faith by obeying the command of God- to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly. (Micah 6:8) Jesus says if anyone claims to be right with God but doesn’t serve the poor, needy, oppressed, marginalized, sick, diseased, and sinful, then they do not have a relationship with God. No matter what they proclaim with their lips. No matter how religious they may appear. Jesus says those who don’t obey will have no part in his Kingdom. He makes very clear that the way to “inherit eternal life” is through loving God and loving our neighbor. Isn’t it astonishing, then, how many Christians today have been taught that salvation comes through right believing instead of right practice- a message that is fundamentally contrary to the words of Jesus. (And even more to his little brother James who says, “You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.” James 2:24 ESV)
-Brandan Robertson: 4 Teachings Of Jesus That His Followers (Almost)Never Take Seriously 6.19.14
-Brandan Robertson: 4 Teachings Of Jesus That His Followers (Almost)Never Take Seriously 6.19.14
==korie robertson======
KORIE ROBERTSON: ‘WHATEVER SUCCESS COMES IS GOD’S GLORY’
DUCK DYNASTY’s Korie Robertson says her family “would not be who we are today” without God’s influence.
“I think our faith is our ‘secret sauce,’” she said while appearing on Sports Spectrum’s “Get In The Game” podcast. “People were really wanting and hoping to see a family of faith that puts God first, that is not perfect, but at the end of the day, sits around the dinner table and loves God and just offers up a prayer to Him.” (MovieGuide 11/6/23) Read More>>>>>
DUCK DYNASTY’s Korie Robertson says her family “would not be who we are today” without God’s influence.
“I think our faith is our ‘secret sauce,’” she said while appearing on Sports Spectrum’s “Get In The Game” podcast. “People were really wanting and hoping to see a family of faith that puts God first, that is not perfect, but at the end of the day, sits around the dinner table and loves God and just offers up a prayer to Him.” (MovieGuide 11/6/23) Read More>>>>>
==gene robinson======
Vicky Gene Robinson (born May 29, 1947) is a retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire. Robinson was elected bishop coadjutor in 2003 and succeeded as bishop diocesan in March 2004. Before becoming bishop, he served as Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of New Hampshire. Robinson is widely known for being the first openly gay priest to be consecrated a bishop in a major Christian denomination believing in the historic episcopate, a matter of significant controversy. After his election, many theologically traditional Episcopalians in the United States abandoned the Episcopal Church, formed the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) and aligned themselves with bishops outside the Episcopal Church in the United States, a process called the Anglican realignment. His story has appeared in print and film. In 2010, Robinson announced his intention to retire in 2013 at 65. His successor is A. Robert Hirschfeld.
Mar 7, 2023: Christian Post: Frank Griswold, former head of Episcopal Church, dies at age 85
In 2003, Griswold voted in favor of the Rev. Gene Robinson becoming the first openly gay bishop in the denomination, with the controversial figure overseeing the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire.
In 2003, Griswold voted in favor of the Rev. Gene Robinson becoming the first openly gay bishop in the denomination, with the controversial figure overseeing the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire.
