Gordon, we are really glad that you're coming and looking forward to meeting you and hearing you preach.

Lisa

I just moved up to Dallas and I won't be down in Austin again until football season starts up. Hopefully I'll catch you another time!

Wish I could be there, but it's a long way from England!

The CBF was formed by former Southern Baptists who where dissatisfied with the direction of the SBC right?

I was unaware that they had a formal stance on homosexuality. That is a little dissapointing to me...

Can you not have any biblical convictions about Homosexuality anymore. Maybe the church in general has focused to much on this one particular sin but it is still sin. We can love our gay brothers and sisters but it does not mean we have to accept their disobedience to scripture.

Gordon, here I am trying to finish a sermon for Sunday to be preached in Austin and there you are, announcing your entry into Jerusalem to the world! Sheesh!! :)

Wish I could slip over and hear you but sadly, I will be wading my way through the Jacob & Esau story....However, I do get to preach at UBC on September 21, the week before the official 100th birday/day....They are hosting the "mother church" for a bit of cake and tea I suppose!

Do well....

and by the way, I was among the many who voted AGAINST that idiot motion by the CBF and if I recall correctly that vote was very, very narrow indeed. In fact, I don't think it would pass today....people do change their minds...and their hearts...

rp

After reading your book, I have followed your blog from time to time over the years - checked it out today and am excited to attend UBC for the first time tomorrow to meet you! What a gift you have to share your beliefs and open up minds to appreciating our own journey in life...Peace!

Gordon,

This morning, I dropped my wife and kids off at our church, University Methodist, and then walked two blocks to University Baptist. Nice to finally see you in person. I wish I could have stayed for the reception, but I had to go pick up the family.

Regards, Stan

I WAVED on my way in to San Antonio. And I left a little gift for you in Kerrville. (Be sure to ask Marcus about it.)

Gordon,

I'm glad UBC finally got somebody who can preach to fill the pulpit in the pastor's absence.

All best,

Charlie

any chance we could get an audio recording of your sermon?

I am writing to simply say thank you. I have been reading your site off and on for years, just recently on again, in part because I felt lost. It's funny, I always thought that if you're lost, you'd search for someone who knows the way. Instead, I gravitate towards someone who eloquently and repeatedly admits that he does not know. Despite not knowing, you seem to be traveling a path that, if it turns out not to be correct, was at least honest.

I have written to you before, as an atheist or agnostic, shocked by the power of your writing and your heart. I am proud to have your book on my shelf, even though friends who claim, like myself, to be unreligious, look at me like I am a hypocrite for having it. I see no hypocrisy in finally saying that I don't know. I don't know the answers in the world, but I know your writing gives me hope. You remind me that there is nothing to gain by being right that there is no God. You remind me that what really matters is caring about people and the world, no matter who or what I believe in.

Moving to Texas this past April reminded me that I had neglected to read your blog for some time. I am currently considering a change in careers from veterinary technician to nurse or other role in human healthcare, but I'm having a hard time deciding to do it, afraid that I might be making a mistake. Your words make me more determined because I remember just how important it is to care for other people. It's going to be a hard road going back to school in my 30's while maintaining a job and a house and a small animal rescue, but I can't go wrong moving to a career of caring. I have a dream of working in hospice, even though I am sure it will be emotionally difficult, because I fear that too many people die feeling alone, unloved and afraid, or maybe even worse, feeling like a burden to their carers.

I hope to get a chance to meet you in person if you're ever in the Dallas area, or if I ever get to someplace near you. You have inspired me for years now and I'd love to get a chance to shake your hand and thank you, even though I'm painfully shy sometimes.

I really can't thank you enough for continuing to share your thoughts and experiences.

Becky