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August 2026

August 19, 2026

Why God Is Not Offended by Gender Diversity

We’ve heard it over and over again: “God made only male and female.” As if...

August 12, 2026

Christians, If You’re Afraid of Trans People, Read This

Fear is a powerful thing. It can make us see enemies where there are none....

July 2026

July 02, 2026

We’re Straight & Queer. Why It Matters.

When our child first claimed the word Queer 15 years ago, it sent shockwaves through...

July 01, 2026

Queer. Why It Matters Now More Than Ever.

Queer isn't the opposite of straight. Queer is the opposite of conformity. That is why...

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......

June 12, 2026

How the Bible has been Falsely Taught to Condemn LGBTQ

For decades, many churches have taught that the Bible condemns LGBTQ+ people and same-sex relationships....

June 09, 2026

Why I Wear Rainbow and Affirming Shirts

Why do I wear rainbow and affirming shirts? Because I want every parent—especially the ones...

June 03, 2026

The Common-Sense Case for Why Being LGBTQ+ Is NOT Sinful

For years, debates around LGBTQ+ identity and same-sex relationships have revolved around theology, ancient languages,...

May 2026

May 26, 2026

The Lie Religion Told You About God — And About You

There’s a certain kind of religious message that spreads because it sounds humble. Reverent. Deeply...

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...

January 2026

January 07, 2026

Why Gender Diversity Is Natural and Always Has Been

Right now, across the U.S., politicians are working overtime to convince the public that gender...

January 03, 2026

5 Myths About Gender Diversity—And the Truth Behind Them

In today’s political climate, gender diversity has become one of the most hotly debated—and misunderstood—topics....

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...

November 2025

November 19, 2025

How Anti-Transgender Rhetoric Harms Everyone

In today’s political climate, transgender people are being used as pawns in a dangerous game...

November 17, 2025

What the Bible REALLY Says About Transgender People

It seems that every time there’s a debate about transgender rights, someone pulls out a...

August 2025

August 04, 2025

The Rise of “Polite Homophobia”

Homophobia doesn’t always look like slurs, hate-filled protests, or outright rejection. Sometimes, it comes dressed...

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...

May 2025

May 10, 2025

To the Brave Mamas: A Letter to the Ones Who Chose Love

Today, we honor the sacred strength of mothers. But not just any mothers. Today, we...

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...

March 2025

March 06, 2025

When Truth Is Dead, Love Must Live

There was a time when truth mattered. When a fact was a fact, when reality...

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....

July 2024

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,...