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2015-06-27T23:17:50-05:00

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Jesus Has a Special Place in His Heart for LGBTQ & Gay Marriage

Last updated on: June 27, 2015 at 11:17 pm By Susan Cottrell

“One of the best parts about being a gay Christian is that I feel like I am part of a minority of the oppressed and marginalized that hold a very special place in Jesus’ heart.” More today from my weekend “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… Much has been written about me, much has been said and done in my name – and much of that is not truth, not my heart. In all that you read... Read more

2016-07-09T16:03:45-05:00

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Dear Susan: My Gay Child Says, “Accept All of Me, or None of Me!” What Do I Do?

Last updated on: July 9, 2016 at 4:03 pm By Susan Cottrell

A pastor, his newly-out LGBTQ child, his wife, family members, his daughter’s future family – heated arguments, perceived disrespect, ultimatums… it is difficult and stressful for everyone involved. I hear from parents, and their kids, every day here on the blog, in emails, and in personal phone calls and meetings. My heart goes out to all of them and my hope is to remind them how much God loves them, and remind them of how much they love each other.... Read more

2015-03-05T11:22:46-05:00

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“Hey Pastor! Can I Bring My Gay Child to Church?” (crickets)

Last updated on: March 5, 2015 at 11:22 am By Susan Cottrell

At a dinner party Winston Churchill says to his dinner companion, “Madam, would you sleep with me for five million pounds?” The woman responds, “My goodness, Mr. Churchill. I suppose I would.” Churchill replies, “Would you sleep with me for five pounds?” She answers, “Mr. Churchill, what kind of woman do you think I am?” Churchill answers, “Madam, we’ve already established that. Now we are haggling about the price.” Okay, let’s tell a similar story but with a completely different... Read more

2015-03-03T13:44:32-05:00

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The Devious Response to Marriage Equality

Last updated on: March 3, 2015 at 1:44 pm By Susan Cottrell

“Homophobes have invented a scary new tactic to undo equal rights… It’s insane, it’s frightening and it’ll happen right under our noses unless everyone speaks out to stop it.” Yesterday, I talked about the DEADLY response to marriage equality. Today, I want to follow that up by addressing the DEVIOUS response. Both are dangerous tactics to undo equal rights, and in some cases bring great harm and suffering to the LGBTQ community – and yes, even straight people. I would... Read more

2015-03-02T12:13:14-05:00

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The Deadly Response to Marriage Equality

Last updated on: March 2, 2015 at 12:13 pm By Susan Cottrell

When they are losing, many people will do desperate things. When faced with the facts that those things are wrong and harmful, desperate people will ignore the truth. The result? Proposed legislation that authorizes the mental torture of our youth. And non-affirming Christians are standing and shouting “Praise God!” It is disgusting and indefensible. Please read this letter to the editor, in response to the Oklahoma State Legislature’s plan to make “conversion therapy” legal… “I’m not gay or lesbian, and... Read more

2015-02-28T10:45:25-05:00

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Jesus Blog: I Didn’t Ask You to Decide Who’s In and Who’s Out

Last updated on: February 28, 2015 at 10:45 am By Susan Cottrell

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… Some of you have lost your way. You think you need to defend me, and defend God’s word — draw lines around it, debate people about it. You don’t. Just follow me, rest in me, trust God. I didn’t ask you to manage the world, or decide who’s in and who’s out, based on your understanding. I didn’t ask you to start a religion in my name.... Read more

2016-07-09T16:02:22-05:00

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Dear Susan: Why Are Anti-Gay Christians REALLY So Afraid?

Last updated on: July 9, 2016 at 4:02 pm By Susan Cottrell

When you talk to a non-affirming Christian, do you ever wonder why they seem so passionate about the gay “issue” – why it seems to mean so much to them? Most don’t have a family member who is LGBTQ, they ignore other “sins” – so what is the big deal? The answer is that they are afraid. Terrified to be precise. Of what, gays? Nope. They are afraid of change. But why?? One of my readers wonders the same thing,... Read more

2021-08-14T15:27:20-05:00

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Let’s Be Honest… “Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner” is Really Just Hate

Last updated on: August 14, 2021 at 3:27 pm By Susan Cottrell

Where did that phrase come from? The Bible? Nope. Jesus? Nope. But many Christians sure do spout it like it is God-inspired scripture – especially concerning the LGBTQ issue. Usually to justify judgment, condemnation and rejection of gays… in Jesus name. So here we are, a cultural crisis, a church crisis, a family crisis. Marriage equality gains support, churches empty, and churchgoers wonder where it will all end. There is much truth to find, and personal experience to move our... Read more

2015-02-23T11:58:44-05:00

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Wrong Church Teaching May Cost Grandmother Her Home

Last updated on: February 23, 2015 at 11:58 am By Susan Cottrell

Another lawsuit lost by a florist who refused to sell flowers for a gay wedding. Baronelle Stutzman faces more than she probably anticipated when she said no. According to the article in Think Progress, this is one in a series of such losses. “The decision follows a near-identical ruling in Oregon last month against a bakery that refused a cake to a same-sex couples. The string of losses in similar cases follows back to an Iowa wedding venue, a Vermont... Read more

2015-02-21T12:28:47-05:00

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Jesus Blog: I Miss You

Last updated on: February 21, 2015 at 12:28 pm By Susan Cottrell

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… Hey there, it’s me. I know, we may not have talked in a long time. I think you have some idea that I’m mad at you, or disappointed in you, or someone has told you that you’ve let me down. Not true. I couldn’t be happier with you. I couldn’t possibly love you more than I do. I delight in you. No kidding. I’d love to... Read more

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