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Progressive Christian

2014-10-11T20:34:16-05:00

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Dear Susan: What About Sleepovers?

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:34 pm By Susan Cottrell

As parents of LGBTQ children, sometimes we are just starting to be at peace with our child coming out and they drop a bomb on us that the love in their life wants to sleep over! Okey dokey then. Something else to deal with. It’s all part of this journey of growth, trust and unconditional love. I write Dear Susan posts every Friday. Sometimes they will be poignant, sometimes thought-provoking, sometimes tender, sometimes funny… but hopefully always worth the read. ... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2015-11-17T10:48:08-05:00

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Do They Call You ‘Different’?

Last updated on: November 17, 2015 at 10:48 am By Susan Cottrell

Do people make you feel like you’re different because you’re LGBTQ? Maybe you’re the parent of a child who has been called ‘different’ because they are gay. I want to share a story you might relate to. 🙂 I’m a single man, going on thirty-three Folks are probably wondering if there’s something wrong with me Shouldn’t you be married by now? Find a nice girl and settle down? But God knows that kind of life ain’t in the cards for... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:36:32-05:00

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The God of the Gays

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:36 pm By Susan Cottrell

I’ve been thinking of you – as I always do! – and the oppression of being told to live in a way it’s not possible for you to live. (I’m talking about being told to somehow live straight when you’re gay.) What a day-in day-out grind it is to live contrary to who you are, as you were created. I’ve experienced that in small ways myself, and it is horrible. The worst part is being told that God wants, even requires, you to... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:38:06-05:00

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Dear Susan: Does My Gay Son Have a Reprobate Mind?

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:38 pm By Susan Cottrell

“Does my gay son need to come back to a normal life? Did God give him a reprobate mind because of bad influences? Is my gay son condemned by God and will he face God’s judgment?” I hear these questions a lot and I look forward to addressing them today. I write Dear Susan posts every Friday. Sometimes they will be poignant, sometimes thought-provoking, sometimes tender, sometimes funny… but hopefully always worth the read. 🙂 Let’s do this… Dear Susan,... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:38:45-05:00

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Until My Knees Buckle & My Arms Fail

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:38 pm By Susan Cottrell

“We will not patronize, exclude, or ignore the gifts of any person, male or female, gay or straight, young or old. We declare solidarity with the poor, and with all who are suffering, oppressed, or excluded.” This was an affirmation prayer that was part of a recent church service. I, along with so many others, were in tears at the end of this powerful time in which we talked about the story of the Good Samaritan. I wanted to share... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:39:29-05:00

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Back to Square One – The Perfect Place

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:39 pm By Susan Cottrell

Rob and I were having dinner with friends, a couple who are parents of a gay child. The Dad said, “I grew up where life was sort of gray, meaning I could see everyone’s point of view. Then we began to go to bible studies, and church and my world became very black and white. I could tell you what was right and what was wrong. Then my son came out… I just had to accept him and love him, period. Seems... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:40:03-05:00

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If I Have Gay Children: Four (or 5!) Promises From A Christian Pastor/Parent

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:40 pm By Susan Cottrell

We talk with countless Christian parents of LGBTQ children – many just after their child has come out to them. It was usually not something the parent had thought about or prepared for. And their initial reaction can have a life-changing impact on their child. This is Rob, Susan’s husband, writing today. 🙂 This article, from John Pavlovitz, really resonated with my heart. It takes that step of thinking through and preparing for “What if my child is gay?” And... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

john pavlovitz

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:41:27-05:00

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Dear Susan: Is Christianity Selfish?

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:41 pm By Susan Cottrell

I write Dear Susan posts every Friday. Sometimes they will be poignant, sometimes thought-provoking, sometimes tender, sometimes funny… but hopefully always worth the read. 🙂 Dear Susan, Christianity is all about being selfless. (Or is it?) The thing that they market the most is how life will be better after you ‘choose Jesus.’ “How much more there is to life once you’ve found God.” And I completely agree! But how could that be so? How could the most selfless religion... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:42:07-05:00

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Love Yourself Hard

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:42 pm By Susan Cottrell

My darling friend (codename Salarcon) is consistently more joyful than many of us put together. She has her struggles, as do all of us, but she has an incredible peace in the midst of those struggles, as do few of us. She is also a Poetry Slam Goddess and host of a new YouTube poetry program, and her recent poem (below) is about joy — whatever the circumstances. Life is short, my friends. Whether you are concerned about your orientation or you child’s,... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

poetry

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:50:32-05:00

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The Importance of Community

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:50 pm By Susan Cottrell

Do you know you’re loved? Heard? Appreciated? I don’t think we need a lot of friends, but I am absolutely certain that we need a few of close, real genuine friends. We thrive in community. This is Rob, Susan’s husband writing today. 🙂 I remember Susan talking about a weekend retreat she went on… She had high hopes for the weekend retreat, and it was more fun than she thought. But it was not the speakers or what she learned... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

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