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2014-08-28T10:45:54-05:00

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We Need Each Other

Last updated on: August 28, 2014 at 10:45 am By Susan Cottrell

On Tuesday, I returned from a week at the beach with my youngest daughter – I arrived home just in time to start seminary classes. (Seminary – what?? Yeah!) Basking in the glow of my beautiful daughter and our outrageously fun time, I watched a Robin Williams movie on the flight home. I couldn’t help comparing the movie’s plot with his death, only imagining the horror his family must be going through, and pushing away thoughts of my husband, or... Read more

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Mom I'm Gay

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Susan Cottrell

2014-08-27T10:06:30-05:00

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“Us and Them” – Are We Radically Inclusive?

Last updated on: August 27, 2014 at 10:06 am By Susan Cottrell

Does it hurt to not be included? If it’s “us vs them” what does it feel like to be a “them”? Does it really feel good to be an “us”?? I saw the group of people in the airport. It’s a religious sect, whose name you know. Nothing stands out about them – they dress in regular clothes. They could have been here for a convention or a family reunion. I recognized them only because of their nametags. Apparently they... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-08-26T09:59:11-05:00

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Crazy Is As Crazy Does

Last updated on: August 26, 2014 at 9:59 am By Susan Cottrell

I wonder if people sometimes think I’m crazy. Okay, a variety of reasons for that might pop to mind, but I am thinking of this one. When I am by myself — walking, driving, at the mall — I talk out loud. Sometimes working through my thoughts, getting them out. Often, I’m talking to God, praying, but unless you can hear me, you don’t really know that the heck I am doing! In New York City, people on the street... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-08-25T10:20:58-05:00

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What is Mark Driscoll’s Gospel?

Last updated on: August 25, 2014 at 10:20 am By Susan Cottrell

What is the “gospel” according to Mark Driscoll? Driscoll, Pastor of Mars Hill Church, is one of the loudest anti-gay voices out there – every word spoken “in the name of Jesus.” I am pretty sure Jesus would not agree. This is Rob, Susan’s husband writing today… It appears that the Elders at Mars Hill Church have had enough. Yesterday, Driscoll stepped down because of his abusive message (and some other issues too). Supporters are calling for forgiveness for Driscoll... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

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Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-08-23T10:01:19-05:00

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Jesus Blog: Thirsty?

Last updated on: August 23, 2014 at 10:01 am By Susan Cottrell

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… If anyone tells you you have to do anything to get my approval, they don’t speak for me. If anyone tells you that even though you come to me by grace, you then have to do things to stay in my good graces, they don’t speak for me. If anyone makes you feel less than loved, less than valued, or in danger of my rejection, they... Read more

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Jesus blog

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-08-22T09:54:42-05:00

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Dear Susan: Aren’t We Supposed to Want the Best for Each Other?

Last updated on: August 22, 2014 at 9:54 am By Susan Cottrell

“Jesus never added a asterisk to his commands to love God and love others. The religion of Christianity has added all the asterisks.” I love the question today as it represents so many people. They have mostly kind hearts and good intentions, but they are so inside their box, they just don’t see how far from Jesus’ truth they and much of the church has drifted. I write Dear Susan posts every Friday. Sometimes they will be poignant, sometimes thought-provoking,... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-08-21T10:11:35-05:00

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P.S. I Love You

Last updated on: August 21, 2014 at 10:11 am By Susan Cottrell

I love you. Really, I love you. I’m honored to be here with you. I’m grateful God has given me this opportunity to just love you. I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I am on the outs with some of my family because of my work of FreedHearts, because of my love for you. (A few friends have left too, but I care less about that.) I’ll be honest, it hurts, but frankly, I don’t care about any... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

2014-08-20T11:43:16-05:00

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How Can You Still Love The Church?

Last updated on: August 20, 2014 at 11:43 am By Susan Cottrell

Vicky Beeching is in trouble. She is a popular Christian singer and, after living in the closet for more than 20 years, she has come out as gay. She is now under attack by many of those who used to adore her, and who still sing her songs every Sunday morning. She is hurt and scared, but she is living true to herself – and she is not going anywhere. “It is heartbreaking,” she says, her eyes glimmering again. “The... Read more

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2014-08-18T09:45:05-05:00

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What Do Woodstock & LGBTQ Have in Common?

Last updated on: August 18, 2014 at 9:45 am By Susan Cottrell

I came upon a child of God, He was walking along the road And I asked him where are you going, And this he told me… “Well maybe it’s just the time of year, Or maybe it’s the time of man I don’t know who I am, But you know life is for learning” – Woodstock, Joni Mitchell It’s been 45 years, but you may remember Woodstock… (or heard of it in history class!). In August 1969, half a million... Read more

homosexuality and the bible

Mom I'm Gay

Susan Cottrell

woodstock

2014-08-14T11:10:11-05:00

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Let’s Not Go Through This Alone

Last updated on: August 14, 2014 at 11:10 am By Susan Cottrell

“Depression is anger without the excitement.” – Mike Wells Depression is anger turned inward… it is anger that has no means of expression… it comes when there is no hope. The tragedy of suicide (whatever variables may be involved) has one underlying current: that person has lost hope. To lose hope is to see no way out of the current situation. Life can be so difficult it is hard to reconcile. Circumstances that overwhelm us for a long time, or... Read more

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Mom I'm Gay

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