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2014-11-14T09:52:11-05:00

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Dear Susan: My Son is Gay & My Daughter Supports Him. Are My Kids Going to Hell?

Last updated on: November 14, 2014 at 9:52 am By Susan Cottrell

What is wrong with people?!? What level of arrogance and fear does it take to tell someone they are ‘condemned to hell’ because they are gay? Or because they support someone who is gay? You know, I should not be surprised anymore – we have heard all types of tragic and ridiculous stories. I may not be surprised, but I am still disgusted. My heart breaks for people who hear these kind of things – like the Mom who wrote... Read more

2014-11-13T09:34:24-05:00

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An Update on the Girl Whose Dad Kicked Her Out

Last updated on: November 13, 2014 at 9:34 am By Susan Cottrell

Several weeks ago, I told you the tragic story of a young girl and how her Dad kicked her out of the house. The Dad said, “I don’t agree with her lifestyle; she will have to leave.” And then kicked her to the street. Rejected. Condemned. Shunned. Abandoned. Beautiful readers, many of you have expressed concern over this daughter and her family. I want to share some good news with you, and others in a similar situation. The Dad has... Read more

2014-11-12T10:43:53-05:00

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Is it Time to Stand Up in Your Church?

Last updated on: November 12, 2014 at 10:43 am By Susan Cottrell

Churches are facing hard decisions on their treatment of LGBTQ. Some churches are changing, some are doubling down. Individuals in the pews, pastors in the pulpits are having to make difficult choices about whether or not to leave churches they have been in for many years. How do they navigate friendships? How do they navigate risk? This can include risk to a gay child who may or may not yet be out. It may include risk to pastors’ livelihoods and... Read more

2014-11-11T09:45:42-05:00

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Let The Trash Take Itself Out

Last updated on: November 11, 2014 at 9:45 am By Susan Cottrell

Now hold on a minute, I don’t mean the PERSON is trash. No. But sometimes a relationship is trash. That is, sometimes a relationship that used to provide life no longer does, and it’s time to move on. Sometimes a friendship that used to be healthy becomes toxic, even deadly. The best thing – even if it’s a difficult thing – may be to let the relationship go. I have had relationships in the past, friendships, that were crucial to me... Read more

2015-04-18T09:52:07-05:00

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Christians, Here’s Why You Don’t Have to be Afraid to Support Gays

Last updated on: April 18, 2015 at 9:52 am By Susan Cottrell

“Prejudices are breaking down. Walls are breaking down. Pastors are rethinking their entrenched positions. Parents are choosing their child over learned doctrine that doesn’t reconcile with their lived experience or with the heart of God.” I wanted to share this, from a Mom who is part my of private FaceBook support group for Moms of LGBTQ children. I’m pretty sure there are a lot of moms — and dads — who feel the same way. Being only two years into... Read more

2014-11-08T16:35:46-05:00

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Jesus Blog: Just Be With Me

Last updated on: November 8, 2014 at 4:35 pm By Susan Cottrell

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… 🙂 How are things going? How is your heart? How are your thoughts when you are all alone? I know how much pressure and stress you feel sometimes. I want you to know that God loves you completely and fully, and it has absolutely nothing to do with what you do, or don’t do. My heart for you is that you be free. Free from fear.... Read more

2015-05-22T13:32:55-05:00

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Dear Susan: What If You’re Wrong?

Last updated on: May 22, 2015 at 1:32 pm By Susan Cottrell

Are we so terrified of an angry God that we choose to err of the side of judging a person instead of loving them? Unfortunately, the answer is “yes” for much of the church. And it is destroying the lives of people and entire families – many of whom we call brothers and sisters in Christ. What if it is wrong to condemn same-sex relationships? What if it is wrong to affirm same-sex relationships? “What if you’re wrong?” It is... Read more

2014-11-06T18:01:36-05:00

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Regardless of Who’s in Power… We Have Each Other

Last updated on: November 6, 2014 at 6:01 pm By Susan Cottrell

Tuesday was election day and for those of us working for the human rights of the humans who so happen to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, it was not a good day. This is Rob writing again today, but I speak for both Susan and myself. There have been several times in my life when I have been frustrated with politics and with those to whom we have given the privilege of being in power in our country, our... Read more

2014-11-05T10:40:35-05:00

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Is Jesus a Threat to Today’s Christianity

Last updated on: November 5, 2014 at 10:40 am By Susan Cottrell

This is Rob, Susan’s husband, and something is heavy on my heart today. Susan has been betrayed by those closest to her. She has written about how she has been judged, how her faith has been questioned. She has talked about people who tell us we are leading people into hell, and people who shun and reject us. Why? All because of our love, support and advocacy for our daughter and other LGBTQ. Of course, they don’t see it that... Read more

2014-11-04T10:53:33-05:00

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Mom & Dad… You Don’t Need to Fix Me, I’m Not Broken

Last updated on: November 4, 2014 at 10:53 am By Susan Cottrell

I talk to a lot of parents. I’m glad to report that many of them – more every day – love and affirm and embrace their LGBTQ kids, and most of those have stopped trying to change them. That’s the good news. But still, amazingly, there are too many parents who have not gotten the memo that they will not be able to change their child. They continue to try, and the cost to their child’s heart and soul by... Read more

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