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Progressive Christian

2014-10-11T20:51:04-05:00

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Why Didn’t The Church Tell Me These Things?

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:51 pm By Susan Cottrell

“We were taught half-truths coated with easy-sounding, cookie-cutter, black-and-white ideas I’ve had to sift through in order to get to the complex, grey-shaded, beautiful mosaic of truth… Now I am free, and I am finally alive.” This is a wonderful article by Teryn O’Brien. I am excited to share it with you today. Enjoy… Growing up in the church, I wish they would’ve told me a lot of things. I wish they would’ve told me that other denominations were truly... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

teryn o'brien

2014-10-11T20:43:17-05:00

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Dear Susan: We are Afraid of Church Judgment

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:43 pm By Susan Cottrell

I can only imagine the rejection and judgment someone in the LGBTQ community feels – especially gays who happen to also be Christian. The ways they are hurt by the church and those in the church – all in Jesus’ name – breaks my heart. I, as the parent of a gay child, have experienced a glimpse of that as I – along with so many of you out there like me – have indeed been on the receiving end... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:43:52-05:00

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Am I Too Snarky?

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:43 pm By Susan Cottrell

I have been accused of being too snarky. That may not surprise you… If it does, please read more of my blog posts! 😉 I don’t generally advocate snark. Things could usually be said in a better way, and snark doesn’t really accomplish what we want. (Just to remind us… Definition of SNARKY 1: crotchety, snappish 2: sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner) For those who have committed to drop snark from your interactions, (even if you think it’s well-deserved),... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:45:34-05:00

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The Uniqueness of the Sin of Religious Judgmentalism

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:45 pm By Susan Cottrell

“In a world where it’s often said that things are going down the tube because of rampant sin, could it be that the one sin actually getting in the way of our mission is the sin of religious judgmentalism?” I love this post by Benjamin L. Corey at Formerly Fundie, and I am honored to share it with you today. Enjoy… Greg Boyd is perhaps one of the most influential living theologians of our time, and is someone I have the... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:46:32-05:00

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Jesus Blog: I’ve Got This & I’ve Got You

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:46 pm By Susan Cottrell

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… Is it time to let go? Of a situation; of loved ones; of control; of worry; of resentment? The only way to let go of something that is precious to you is to rest. You have to be able to breathe, take the weight off, relax your shoulders, and rest. I invite you to rest in me – in my love for you, in the truth... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Jesus blog

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:47:03-05:00

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Dear Susan: Did I Cause My Son To Be Gay?

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:47 pm By Susan Cottrell

My heart breaks when I hear a parent say “Did I cause my child to be gay?” It hurts on so many levels – for them, for the child. I am so excited to answer this question 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, My husband and I are Born-Again Christians, the Lord has worked great... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2016-10-11T11:59:01-05:00

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Coming Out Catholic

Last updated on: October 11, 2016 at 11:59 am By Susan Cottrell

“I have no problem telling people I’m gay. But it can sometimes be weird telling people I’m a Catholic.” Jeffrey Essmann is a friend and follower of FreedHearts. He is a writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and numerous magazines and literary journals. He is a gay Catholic and I am thrilled to share his story and unique perspective with you today. Enjoy… It’s said that coming out is a lifelong process. There... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

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lgbt christian

2014-10-11T20:48:28-05:00

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Our One Wild and Precious Life

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:48 pm By Susan Cottrell

I miss the Olympics. I don’t like these “off” years. Each Summer Olympics I get every moment of joy I can from watching women’s gymnastics! Those girls are imperturbable in this increasingly extreme sport, performing skills that look ridiculously impossible. Consider the balance beam: the commentator says the gymnast’s boldness is the difference between winning and losing. The more she attacks each skill, the less likely she is to fall of the beam. As she throws tricks that honestly could... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-10-11T20:49:05-05:00

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How to Deal With Christians When You’re Gay

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 8:49 pm By Susan Cottrell

Danielle is gay. She is a Christian. She doesn’t hide either. That means that she is the focus of attack, condemnation and “well-meaning” Christians trying to save her soul. But Danielle does a great job at dealing with those people and answered her friend about how to deal with Christians they don’t agree with. Here is Danielle’s message to her friend… Sometimes gay kids who grew up in the bible belt still carry all the same values just with... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-08-29T10:22:58-05:00

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Dear Susan: How Can I Unconditionally Love My Gay Son?

Last updated on: August 29, 2014 at 10:22 am By Susan Cottrell

Why is it so hard for many Christian parents to unconditionally love their LGBTQ child? What is the source of the confusion and struggle? I look forward to answering a question I have heard from so many parents: How can I unconditionally love my gay child? 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, I’m a Christian mom, and my youngest... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

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