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2013-09-26T09:40:11-05:00
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.
If You’re an LGBTQ Teen…
Last updated on: September 26, 2013 at 9:40 am By Susan Cottrell
If you’re a teen, confused by your sexuality—or certain of it but do not feel accepted—then I want to talk just to you for a moment. Stories emerge every day of teens coming out. Some parents wholeheartedly embrace them, like the couple who was kicked out of their church in Tennessee after 60 years of being there because they support their gay daughter. Some parents reject their children, as many of the tragic stories in this blog have made clear. But... Read more
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2013-09-24T09:00:18-05:00
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God’s Beloved Gay Daughter
Last updated on: September 24, 2013 at 9:00 am By Susan Cottrell
“She has just been with God. She was not, is not, mine to judge or reject or try to change.“ A sweet reader named Jill sent this beautiful piece. I reprint it with her permission. “When my daughter was born and they laid her on my stomach for the first time, and she opened her eyes and looked at me, I was struck like a thunderbolt with the thought, “She has just been with God.” She looked so wise and knowing... Read more
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2013-09-23T09:29:18-05:00
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Divorced… And It’s About Time
Last updated on: September 23, 2013 at 9:29 am By Susan Cottrell
My precious friend Mary Ellen celebrated her one-year divorce anniversary on Monday. She posted on her blog about it. Woo hoo! Ce-le-brate! I know, I know. That sounds crazy. But when someone has been in bondage for years, struggled to recover her life, and God is clearly leading, it actually is a celebration. I walked through some of this with her, and it was torment. Listen to this from her post. “One of the most telling responses to my divorce... Read more
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2013-09-21T09:27:44-05:00
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Avalanche of Love for LGBTQ
Last updated on: September 21, 2013 at 9:27 am By Susan Cottrell
“Who am I to judge if someone who’s gay approaches the Lord with an honest heart?” Pope Francis The Pope has made some startling statements, saying our job is not to judge or “interfere spiritually” with the lives of gays and lesbians – a sharp turn from the church’s traditional stand. I was in a homeschool co-op of 20 families, stuff happened and people began to quit… one after another. It just fell apart. One of the leaders said, “Well,... Read more
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2013-09-18T10:45:32-05:00
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Dad’s Letter to Friends about His Gay Daughter
Last updated on: September 18, 2013 at 10:45 am By Susan Cottrell
This dad’s letter beautifully expresses our duty as parents to embrace and protect our children. This is a letter to all of you who might consider me, or Debbie, or one of my children a friend. I ask for your forgiveness and prayers as I confess that we have lied to you for several years. My dearly loved daughter Suzanne is gay and we have lied to you to keep it a secret. When you are faced with a moment in... Read more
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2013-09-16T10:05:57-05:00
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Bending the Rules
Last updated on: September 16, 2013 at 10:05 am By Susan Cottrell
Jesus replied, “And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them. Luke 11:46 When Jesus showed up on earth, He blew away the religious elite. And not in a way they liked. They trotted out elements of their systematic theology in an attempt to baffle Him, and Jesus bent them permanently out of shape. He healed the blind,... Read more
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2013-09-14T10:00:34-05:00
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Dads, Where Are You?
Last updated on: September 14, 2013 at 10:00 am By Susan Cottrell
Recently I read a list of the top 5 life events that cause stress, and my very first thought was, “Crap. I have 4 of them going on all at once.” This is Rob Cottrell, Susan’s husband. The past few years, and especially the past couple of months, have been an incredible journey. So I want to share what is on my heart today. When my kids were little, they would jump off a wall and I promised to always... Read more
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2013-09-12T09:00:03-05:00
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Can You Be Gay & Christian?
Last updated on: September 12, 2013 at 9:00 am By Susan Cottrell
“Judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.” Whew! I’m glad I’m not under that! A woman publicly commented on my post, To Christian Parents of Gay Children. I share it with you it because it represents way too many in the church today. My reply to her follows. Comment from Jeanne M, September 10, 2013 • 12:51 am ALL SIN is against God, but anyone’s heart can be changed, if they’re truly seeking the Savior.... Read more
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2013-09-10T09:00:46-05:00
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Joy In San Antonio
Last updated on: September 10, 2013 at 9:00 am By Susan Cottrell
I spoke at San Antonio PFLAG Thursday, the day City Council voted to include LGBTQ in their non-discrimination ordinance. I have to tell you – what an evening. Happiness, of course, no longer to be rejected for orientation, but confusion even to have to fight for this. Why should equal access to jobs and housing not be a given? Worse was to learn of the hateful attack of the opposition. Christians (of course, being the main ones stuck on this) brought... Read more
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2013-09-07T10:29:29-05:00
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Loving With Pride
Last updated on: September 7, 2013 at 10:29 am By Susan Cottrell
I’m at the Pride Festival today – my first one! – which is a beautiful day to show my support and to walk in the Parade tonight. Today is a great opportunity to pour love freely to people who have often been hurt, betrayed, abandoned. I’m thinking of a friend, someone who understands how much Jesus loves her, someone Jesus has carried through horrific times, someone who knows what it means to forgive unthinkable offenses. I wish she were with... Read more
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