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November 2019

November 09, 2019

A Letter To My Boyfriend’s Homophobic Parents On Christmas

Congratulations. You’ve won. You’ve earned your ticket into Heaven by showing your son God’s love....

February 2015

February 27, 2015

Dear Susan: Why Are Anti-Gay Christians REALLY So Afraid?

When you talk to a non-affirming Christian, do you ever wonder why they seem so...

February 20, 2015

Dear Susan: Should I Take the Red Pill or the Blue Pill?

Are Christians ready to step outside of their box? Are they willing to take the...

February 13, 2015

Dear Susan: Am I Not Loving Gays When I Tell Them the “Truth” About Their Sin?

You've heard the phrases... confronting people in their sin, tough love, speaking the truth in...

February 06, 2015

Dear Susan: Gays Are NOT Being Kicked Out of Churches. You’re Making it Up!

To stand at the church door and block someone from entering because they are gay...

January 2015

January 30, 2015

Dear Susan: After 15 Years, My Church Kicked Me Out Because I’m Gay!

I have to admit that I am losing patience. To stand at the church door...

January 24, 2015

Jesus Blog: You Are Loved, Exactly As You Are!

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

January 19, 2015

To a Church That Dehumanizes Gays

"We need to attend church somewhere that is farther along in wrestling with these complex...

January 14, 2015

7 Reasons the Church Should Be Afraid NOT to Affirm LGBTQ

“What if you’re wrong about defending gays?” A dear friend asked me this yesterday, with...

January 10, 2015

Jesus Blog: Live True To Who You Are. Be Free!

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

January 09, 2015

Dear Susan: Is My Gay Son Separated From God?

Even before we came out as parents of a gay child, and as allies and...

January 08, 2015

Does Truth Need Defending?

The gunmen shouted: “The prophet has been avenged!” Why does the prophet need to be...

January 07, 2015

For The One Staring Out At The Questions

Did you have a joyful Christmas? Are you excited about the New Year? Did you...

January 05, 2015

Let’s Change a Million Hearts This Year, or Maybe Just One, or Maybe Just Ours

It's a new year. Want to change the world with me? Let’s try something this...

January 03, 2015

Jesus Blog: No Guilt, No Shame

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

January 02, 2015

Dear Susan: Is Reparative Therapy a Good Thing?

Have you heard of "reparative therapy?" Ex-gay camps? Where they "cure" the gay out of...

January 01, 2015

Top 5 Posts of 2014! (And the Top Post of All Time)

I can hardly believe that it has only been 11 months since my book, "Mom,...

December 2014

December 29, 2014

The Bible Examined: So Misunderstood It’s a Sin

The Bible is being used as a weapon to justify horrible acts of hatred, abuse,...

December 27, 2014

Jesus Blog: Hey There, Beautiful!

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… Nothing...

December 25, 2014

Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Christmas Gift

Hello, my friends. Just want to share from my heart this Christmas morning. Jesus. Born...

December 23, 2014

The Jesus Worth Knowing, The Jesus I Love

I love how Jesus came to earth as a Savior, and the first thing he...

December 22, 2014

No Place Like Home For The Holidays??

Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays, 'Cause no matter how far away...

December 20, 2014

Jesus Blog: To My Wonderful Gay Children

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

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 17, 2014

Do You Trust The Church?

The church as a whole has a serious image problem. A while back, a pastor we...

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...