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June 2026

June 17, 2026

A New Sermon on the Mount: What Would Jesus Say?

I wonder. If Jesus spoke a new sermon on the mount, what might he say......

May 2026

May 06, 2026

We Are Not the Resistance — We Are the River

We’ve heard it for years now: Be the resistance. It sounds courageous. Necessary. Faithful, even.And...

February 2026

February 17, 2026

How Christian Nationalism Targets LGBTQ+ Families

Christian Nationalism is not about faith. It’s not about Jesus. It’s not even about family.It’s...

December 2025

December 22, 2025

Do Christians Know It’s Christmastime At All??

In 1984, a group of artists gathered to raise awareness and funds for the starving...

July 2025

July 30, 2025

Jesus Never Turned Away the Marginalized — Why Do We?

Jesus never turned away the marginalized. Not once. He ate with tax collectors and sinners....

July 01, 2025

How Do We Save America?

We hear this question more and more lately: How do we save America? We hear...

April 2025

April 30, 2025

Two Prayers, Two Americas: Which One Would Jesus Join?

"One prayer gets the cameras. The other gets the handcuffs. One is praised. The other...

April 02, 2025

Empathy Is Resistance, Compassion Is Revolution

The Death of Empathy There was a time when we could disagree and still hold...

January 2025

January 11, 2025

Standing Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Today, we are outraged. As parents of LGBTQ+ children and leaders of a supportive community...

November 2024

November 12, 2024

Uh, yeah, there are no gays at Christian colleges.

“There used to be no conversation. Now people are talking about LGBT issues all the...

October 2024

October 04, 2024

The Election: Is This Palpable Excitement or Abject Terror?

As we are just a month away from a truly critical, historic election, I’m struck...

September 2024

September 29, 2024

Finding Hope in the Chaos of the Election & Social Media

You know, I used to think elections were a time for us to come together...

September 10, 2024

Christian Nationalism is Distorting Christ’s Message

In the heart of America, Christian nationalism is eroding the very essence of our values....

August 2024

August 15, 2024

Why the Idea of a Literal Inerrant Bible Diminishes God

The Bible is a collection of stories, poems, letters, and teachings that have evolved over...

July 2024

July 29, 2024

Holding Onto Hope in Uncertain Times

Life is full of challenges that test our resilience, from personal losses and financial hardships...

July 17, 2024

Embracing DEI: A Call for Followers of Jesus

When we talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we’re talking about the heart of...

June 2024

June 24, 2024

Why the Church is Nothing Like Jesus!

If you claim to follow of Jesus, then you are called to love without limits,...

May 2024

May 28, 2024

Jesus: The Original Deconstructionist

In the church, the term "deconstruction" often evokes images of modern critics and thinkers challenging...

April 2024

April 01, 2024

Has the Church Resealed the Tomb?

I used to be in the evangelical church. A leader. An influencer. I was sincere,...

March 2024

March 27, 2024

Finding the Divine Beyond the Church Walls

In the profound journey of spirituality, there's a palpable sense of dissonance between the inclusive,...

March 11, 2024

The Moral Majority, Politics & LGBTQ. Is History Repeating?

Is history destined to repeat itself? Have we not learned from the damage and...

February 2024

February 16, 2024

‘Holy’ Hypocrisy: Christians, Rainbows & Forbidden Delights

In a world filled with rainbows, unicorns, and glitter, it seems that some Christians have...

January 2024

January 29, 2024

The Anti-Gay Church: A Power-driven Modern Invention

The Christian church's position on LGBTQ+ has been a topic of intense debate. While many...

November 2023

November 06, 2023

What We All Need to Know About Conversion Therapy Bans

"Even in states with bans, the overwhelming percentage of conversion therapy still continues. Every state....

October 2023

October 23, 2023

The Disconnect Between the Evangelical Church and Jesus

Evangelical Christianity is often seen as a representation of Jesus' teachings and values. The truth...

October 06, 2023

The Dad of an LGBTQ+ Child: My Journey Away from the Unloving, UnBiblical Church

When the church gave me the choice between my LGBTQ+ child and my church... I...

September 2023

September 19, 2023

LGBTQ+ Rights: Intersections Matter

LGBTQ+ rights and politics are more than just buzzwords – they're part of a larger...

August 2023

August 24, 2023

Is Love REALLY All We Need?

Love is a concept that is universal and timeless. It is something that transcends religion,...

August 08, 2023

The Power of Queer Representation in Media

Despite legislative attacks on those in our community who are queer and transgender, attitudes towards...

August 01, 2023

The Indefensible Weaponization of Scripture: A Parent’s Perspective

As a parent, I believe in the power of love and acceptance. The greatest message...