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May 2024

May 28, 2024

Jesus: The Original Deconstructionist

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

May 14, 2024

What is a Christian to do with the Queer Community?

When two of our five children first came out, I was… let’s see, what’s the...

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...

January 03, 2024

“Go and Sin No More.” What a lie!!

Remember that Bible story: “Jesus Scatters Self-Righteous Men in the Name of Mercy and Justice!”...

November 2023

November 16, 2023

Navigating Holidays with Love: Supporting LGBTQ+ and those Rejected by Family

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and love. We're...

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 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...

July 2023

July 06, 2023

If Paul Could See the Church in America Today, We’d be Getting a Letter!

Let’s imagine for a moment… A letter arriving today from Paul to the non-affirming church:...

June 2023

June 30, 2023

The UnChristlike Truth of “Religious Liberties”

The Supreme Court has done it again... revealed their overt bias by sanctioning clear discrimination...

June 25, 2023

Pride Month: Christians Just Don’t Get It!

As rainbow flags flutter and colorful parades fill the streets, love is in the air,...

June 17, 2023

Embracing Pride 365: A Call for Support & Solidarity

While June is Pride Month, it is critical to celebrate and support those in our...

June 01, 2023

Celebrating the Rainbow: Why Pride Month Matters!

In a divisive, often harsh world that tries to mold us, or force us into...

May 2023

May 26, 2023

Why Conditional Love is So Deadly to Our Hearts

Love is a fundamental human need. We all crave love and affection, and we seek...

May 12, 2023

A Parent’s Crushing Regret About Their LGBTQ+ Child

One of our most popular YouTube videos is called: A Pastor Looks Up in Tears. ...

April 2023

April 27, 2023

Why Christians MUST Oppose Anti-Transgender Legislation

As I write this, my blood is boiling at the sheer ignorance and hatred shown...

April 20, 2023

Could a Gay & Trans Purge Happen in America?

America. Land of the free—free to be who we know ourselves to be, even if...

April 17, 2023

What Would Jesus Do About Transgender People?

Transgender people face increasing discrimination and marginalization with new laws being proposed and passed. They...

March 2023

March 21, 2023

10 Reasons NOT to “Feel Sorry” for Parents of LGBTQ+ Children

“I sometimes wonder just how many people know about my son but think we (my...

March 02, 2023

“The Church is Killing Its Gay Children” – The Deadly Results of Shame

Shame says, “There is something fundamentally wrong with you.” It is the lie at the...

June 2022

June 09, 2022

How a Parent’s Journey Can Help Us Be More Inclusive

I’m the Parent of an LGBTQ Child… Two of Them! Our lives changed the day...

December 2021

December 09, 2021

How the Duggar Sh*t Show Reveals a Dangerous System

What are we to learn – and teach – from the Duggar family? A federal...

May 2021

May 09, 2021

Moms, you are NOT a disappointment.

Moms, would you sit with me here for a minute? Mother's Day came and went. You went...