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December 2014

December 19, 2014

Dear Susan: Is My Gay Child’s DNA Messed Up?

Do we as parents look for reasons why we can "justify" our love for our...

December 18, 2014

Don’t Be A Peacekeeper

Make peace. Be at peace. But maybe it's time to not keep peace. Don't avoid...

December 15, 2014

A Plea to Moms & Dads: Welcome Your Gay Child Home for the Holidays

"Whenever I find myself too all alone, I can make believe I've never gone, I...

December 13, 2014

Jesus Blog: I Know You’re Afraid

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… So...

December 12, 2014

Dear Susan: Should I Worry About My Family’s Response?

When we are someone who much of the church has labeled as wrong, "the others",...

December 11, 2014

Head Full, Could Explode, You’ve Been Warned :-)

Most of you know, but just a reminder... I am in the process of getting...

December 10, 2014

When God Stops Making Sense

Sometimes you wake up and the faith you’ve known your whole life just doesn’t make...

December 08, 2014

Ten Sneaky Things Christians Say About Gays — And What They REALLY Mean

A lot of Christians, and a lot churches are trying to fool you. But I'm...

November 2014

November 29, 2014

Christians, You Say You Love Me, Please Hear My Heart

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… God...

November 27, 2014

No Place at the Family Thanksgiving Table

Do you still have a place at your family's Thanksgiving table? For those of you...

November 21, 2014

Dear Susan: How Does God REALLY Feel About Gays?

I love answering this question... 'How does God really feel about gays?' It is an...

November 15, 2014

Jesus Blog: Don’t Wait!

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” - a word from Jesus to you… :-)...

November 14, 2014

Dear Susan: My Son is Gay & My Daughter Supports Him. Are My Kids Going to Hell?

What is wrong with people?!? What level of arrogance and fear does it take to...

November 08, 2014

Jesus Blog: Just Be With Me

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” - a word from Jesus to you… :-)...

November 07, 2014

Dear Susan: What If You’re Wrong?

Are we so terrified of an angry God that we choose to err of the...

November 01, 2014

Jesus Blog: How Does God See You?

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” - a word from Jesus to you… :-)...

October 2014

October 31, 2014

Dear Susan: Shouldn’t Every Christian Love & Welcome Gays?

If many Christians and churches truly believe gay people are “lost” – shouldn't they do...

October 29, 2014

Parents, Are We Protecting or Destroying Our Gay Children?

Did anyone see “Twice-Told Tales,” the 1963 horror classic with Vincent Price? It’s a campy...

October 28, 2014

Would You Rather Have a Gay Child or a Dead Child?

I am sorry if the title of this post shocks you, or strikes you as...

October 27, 2014

I Wept Over All The Missed Time

"I started to look at her again as my cousin whom I love, not as...

October 25, 2014

Jesus Blog: The Important Parts of the Body

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” (or maybe today it's "Mr. Potato Head Jesus...

October 24, 2014

Dear Susan: You Are Endorsing What God Calls an Abomination

What kind of love is it to call a fellow human being, maybe even your...

October 23, 2014

Are You Infected With Religion?

Our friend Bobby was a hemophiliac. At one point, he needed a blood transfusion; unfortunately,...

October 21, 2014

For Gay & For Straight – A Place At The Table

Is there an empty chair at your table? Is your table big enough for everyone?...

October 18, 2014

Jesus Blog: Let Your True Colors Come Out

This is a special Jesus Blog for "Coming Out Month." Please grasp the heart of...

October 17, 2014

Dear Susan: I Was Born Female, But Know I Am Male. Can God Approve Of Me?

Trapped in the "wrong" body? Forced to live in a way that contradicts the gender...

October 14, 2014

To Christian Parents of Gay Children

"You want to shove those words back in and put the lid on. But you...

October 10, 2014

Dear Susan: Are Gays God’s Second-Best?

Too many in the non-affirming church say this type of thing... Gays are just born...

October 08, 2014

Into The Second Closet: Christian Parents With Gay Children

"If these young people, in moments of exhaustion or anger or complete desperation, do share that...

October 03, 2014

Dear Susan: What About Sleepovers?

As parents of LGBTQ children, sometimes we are just starting to be at peace with...