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2013-06-20T10:30:56-05:00

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Truth and Love Win Out

Last updated on: June 20, 2013 at 10:30 am By Susan Cottrell

After 32 years, Exodus International shuts down, and President Alan Chambers apologizes to the LGBTQ community for harm done. Chambers acknowledges that he has “hurt so many by failing to acknowledge the pain some affiliated with Exodus International caused, and by failing to share the whole truth about my own story.” While Chambers retains his views on traditional marriage, he no longer believes it is the only right way. Read more on the Huffington Post. All of our prayers and... Read more

2013-06-19T11:06:50-05:00

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A Love Letter to the LGBTQ from a Christian Mom

Last updated on: June 19, 2013 at 11:06 am By Susan Cottrell

“They kicked me out on my 18th birthday for being gay… I’ve tried to contact them… I don’t know if they still love me.” Jonathan Allen, America’s Got Talent My husband and I sat stunned as this young man sang Pavarotti on “America’s Got Talent.” Tears filled our eyes as his story settled on us, that his parents kicked him out for being gay. My husband said in a shaky voice, “How could they be so ungrateful for this son... Read more

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2013-06-13T11:27:53-05:00

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Why Hoping for Change Can Hurt

Last updated on: June 13, 2013 at 11:27 am By Susan Cottrell

“People have been badly wounded by the false hope that if they would just pray, study, and counsel, then change can occur. But it doesn’t.” True Story is the theme of next week’s Exodus conference in CA. I’m holding out hope that this will mean less theory and more lived experience, the only thing for healing damage caused by false hope to the LGBTQ community. If “ex-gay therapy” were pain relief medicine, it would be off the shelves with the... Read more

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2017-01-10T22:49:10-05:00

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To Christian Parents of Gay Children

Last updated on: January 10, 2017 at 10:49 pm By Susan Cottrell

You want to shove those words back in and put the lid on. But you can’t. Your child is gay. This goes against everything you’ve been taught. It was not what you had in mind, and you instantly wonder where you went wrong. When you become a parent, you know to expect the unexpected. But for many Christian parents, nothing can prepare them to hear that their beloved child is gay. This is the child you have cradled, spoon fed... Read more

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2013-05-16T11:21:02-05:00

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Kelsey’s Story – Busy Surviving

Last updated on: May 16, 2013 at 11:21 am By Susan Cottrell

My friend’s daughter Kelsey posted on Facebook the following discourse on the LGBTQ issue. It represents years thought and struggle around this issue. I repost with her permission for any Christian dealing with this issue with family, church, or self. Discourse, by Kelsey People must ignore certain things in order to survive. This is true especially for those who believe in Christianity. Depending on their level of commitment, they will frequently be made aware of their shortcomings. Americans who do... Read more

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2013-05-14T10:23:36-05:00

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Who Ya Gonna Call? Sinbusters!

Last updated on: May 14, 2013 at 10:23 am By Susan Cottrell

My desire is to pull us beyond the question of “sin and no sin” and to the place of “now what?” What if someone you love tells you he or she is gay or lesbian? Where do you go with that? I’ve been writing on viewing this through a different lens, opening the possibility that it is not the slam-dunk we are taught, based on intensive study on both sides. I know some of you who are wrestling with this.... Read more

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2013-05-09T11:56:19-05:00

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A Tribute to Brennan Manning

Last updated on: May 9, 2013 at 11:56 am By Susan Cottrell

“To live by grace means to acknowledge my whole life story, the light side and the dark. In admitting my shadow side I learn who I am and what God’s grace means.” Brennan Manning What I know about Brennan Manning is he knew (experienced, lived, trusted) the love of God. He lived in his position as God’s beloved child. And Brennan gave that gift to many, many people in his books and talks. Brennan died only recently, but his work... Read more

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2013-05-08T11:13:08-05:00

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Born Selfish

Last updated on: May 8, 2013 at 11:13 am By Susan Cottrell

We’ve been talking about whether or not people are born gay. The other morning I woke up full of conviction of how selfish I am. I had dreamed that a close friend ended our friendship because of my blog. Suddenly everything felt very tender and close to the surface. As I began to read John 18, I was flooded with my own selfishness. People have been helping me nonstop to meet writing deadlines. But I’ve been so focused that I... Read more

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2013-05-07T11:07:42-05:00

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Now that I’ve Come Out of the Closet

Last updated on: May 7, 2013 at 11:07 am By Susan Cottrell

I recently came out as a straight, married, Christ-following mother-of-five, in support of the LGBTQ community. Since then, I’ve received quite a few emails and comments — many incredibly encouraging and some less-than-loving. I understand that views on this issue are deeply rooted, and people don’t want to make the wrong move. I took this on because I know in my heart that families are facing this issue every day, and theirs are the hearts I want to connect... Read more

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2013-05-01T11:00:12-05:00

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Born that Way? – Part 2

Last updated on: May 1, 2013 at 11:00 am By Susan Cottrell

90% of gay men interviewed said they were born gay and have never been attracted to women. They have no experience of having chosen it any more than straight people chose to be straight, and they are told in no uncertain terms that it is sin.That’s my haircutter’s situation. I asked when he knew he was gay. He said, “Oh when I was five years old. I didn’t know what it was, but then the kids at the lunch table... Read more

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