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2014-02-06T10:51:45-05:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Unconditional Love for Gays is the Heart of God
Last updated on: February 6, 2014 at 10:51 am By Susan Cottrell
What is stopping you from loving? Wholeheartedly, unconditionally, overabundantly? Not in some half-baked way of “loving” someone while still holding them in judgment for what you think is wrong with them. Really loving. Like being the kind of neighbor you always wanted to have. You know, that’s the primary job Jesus gave to those who claim Him. So here’s a story you have probably heard, but stick with me for a fresh look at it. Some religious leaders are sitting around... Read more
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2014-02-05T11:23:08-05:00
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Can You Accept Your Daughter For Who She Is?
Last updated on: February 5, 2014 at 11:23 am By Susan Cottrell
“We will be behind whatever choices our child makes, and nothing could make us love her less.” We have our dreams for our children – our dreams. What if your little boy or girl is gay? Can you accept them for exactly who they are? I want to share with you an interaction I had with the Mother of a girl just like that… My husband and I have a three-year-old daughter, who we fostered, then adopted, from birth, and... Read more
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2014-02-03T12:39:35-05:00
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Free to Love Her Gay Son
Last updated on: February 3, 2014 at 12:39 pm By Susan Cottrell
Why didn’t her son kill himself? “Because he suddenly saw how much we loved him!” This is from a beautiful mom who is grateful for her gay son, and her deepened intimacy with God. Enjoy her story of freedom from judgment, freedom to love… When our son told us he was gay, I pleaded with God to show us the path forward. I felt completely lost, trapped between the official, loudly articulated position of “the church” and my overwhelming love... Read more
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2014-01-30T12:02:19-05:00
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This Is Our Church
Last updated on: January 30, 2014 at 12:02 pm By Susan Cottrell
“The singing was the most beautiful sound in the world! More than once, I had to stop singing and just listen. I couldn’t get some of the words out through the tears. Some would say that in those moments, our sexual orientation didn’t matter. For me, though, it did.” Yesterday, I shared the first part of Criselda’s moving story. Today, I am honored to continue to share that with you, in her words, from her heart… I was raised Catholic,... Read more
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2014-01-29T10:35:09-05:00
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When He Hugged Me, I Just Fell Into His Arms
Last updated on: January 29, 2014 at 10:35 am By Susan Cottrell
“When I told my Dad I was gay he just said, ‘Well, I guess you are on your own.’ and hung up the phone.” How deep the need for our father’s approval — even just for his hug. And from a mother too. Even in our 40’s and 50’s and later in life, that need is as real and present as it was when we were little.Over the next two days, I would like to share with you the incredibly... Read more
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2014-01-27T11:08:09-05:00
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Christian, Do You Look Like Christ… Or Not?
Last updated on: January 27, 2014 at 11:08 am By Susan Cottrell
Did you see the mass wedding ceremony on last night’s Grammy Awards show? It was incredible. Tears flowed as a sea of couples got married — straight and gay — during a live performance of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ Same Love. Incredibly bold and beautifully moving. Unforgettable. As I sat watching, I read a story about some Indiana Republicans who had passed a law criminalizing clergy who marry gay couples. Now honestly, you have to get the contrast. The weddings spoke love, acceptance, goodness... Read more
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2014-01-24T10:51:18-05:00
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Daddy? You’re Kicking Me Out??
Last updated on: January 24, 2014 at 10:51 am By Susan Cottrell
My son came out to his dad and I last night. His dad kicked him out. So I am now in a hotel with my son. Home is where the heart is and tonight that makes Motel 6 home. <3 No definition of real love includes throwing out your gay child. That’s more like hate, condemnation, conditional acceptance – and that should have no place in a person who claims to follow Jesus. It is so unlike Christ. My friend’s... Read more
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2014-01-23T11:46:34-05:00
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A Mom Torn Between the Church and her Son
Last updated on: January 23, 2014 at 11:46 am By Susan Cottrell
It’s an awful position to be in. It is a heart wrenching conflict between a parent’s love for a child and their faith. But think about it… those two things should never be in conflict! If they are, something is off-track. I want to share with you a comment/question that I received from a parent in just such a situation, along with my response… Comment / Question: Thanks for all of your support, Susan. This has really helped me a... Read more
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2014-01-22T11:01:46-05:00
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Not Your Mama’s Church Choir!
Last updated on: January 22, 2014 at 11:01 am By Susan Cottrell
Can we talk about the choir at the GCN conference? Oh. My. Gosh. What a beautiful and amazing group of mostly gay men, a few lesbian women and some parents. The voices. The harmonies. Brought tears to my eyes. But beyond the voices was the spirit: of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness… Early on in the conference, they announced that the choir would sing Sunday morning, anyone welcome, only two rehearsals, an hour max each. I really wanted to sing!... Read more
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2014-01-21T11:39:30-05:00
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Is That Rachel Held Evans??
Last updated on: January 21, 2014 at 11:39 am By Susan Cottrell
We headed toward the front and slipped into the seats behind my friend, to await Rachel Held Evans’ keynote talk. My friend’s husband turned around to me and said, “You have made such a difference to my wife. Your blog and your love have restored her faith.” Deeply touched, I patted his arm and said, “Thank you!” I sat back and shared with my husband those very kind words. After the talk was over, my friend’s husband turned around to... Read more
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