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February 2016

February 25, 2016

“To my LGBTQ child, I am so sorry.” – Dad

I am so sorry. And I am so thankful. First, please let me say that...

February 22, 2016

LGBTQ – God is NOT Mad at You and Never Has Been

No matter what you have heard: God is not mad at you. God is not...

February 16, 2016

Christians, You Do NOT Have Permission to Condemn Gays

We’ve all heard it. This smiling, friendly person says, “I’m so glad to see you....

January 2016

January 26, 2016

I Was the Lucky One — I Did Not Grow Up in a “Christian” Home

“If you look closely, you will see that the things the church emphasizes as truly...

January 20, 2016

What Do You Do When Your Son Is Gay?

"Mom, I'm gay." Earth-shattering words to many conservative Christian parents -- tragically, many view it...

December 2015

December 22, 2015

“She’s Gone to Her Sister’s” – How Family Should Love Each Other

Do you have family issues that seem to hurt a little more during the holidays?...

December 08, 2015

What is Sin? The Word Just Drips With Shame.

Sin. Just the word is heavy. Like a brick. Especially when someone throws it at...

December 01, 2015

The Inclusive Explanation of Marriage

I saw this “Best Explanation of Marriage” meme being shared around social media by Christians...

November 2015

November 17, 2015

Growing Up Different, and Finding Where You Belong

There are inherent challenges of growing up different, not only for the different one but...

November 12, 2015

7 Ways Christians Can Honor God, Even While Using a Red Starbucks Cup

“Being a Christian does NOT mean giving the middle finger to those who disagree with...

November 10, 2015

To Reject One’s Child is the Worst Transgression

Families really go off a cliff when they allow any disagreement to translate into: “You...

November 02, 2015

From the Mom of Two LGBTQ Kids… A Little Motherly Encouragement

I’m a mother, through and through. I can’t help mothering those around me who can...

October 2015

October 27, 2015

Acceptance of LGBTQ is a Slippery Slope

Perhaps you’ve heard this, that acceptance of LGBTQ, of “unauthorized” behavior is a slippery slope...

October 08, 2015

Dear Perfect Family… From Your Son (Or From Anyone Who Has Been Rejected)

I'm writing with a heavy heart about our family, the family I grew up in,...

October 06, 2015

Have You Been Hurt? Three Areas of Healing That Will Reveal Your True Colors

You have undoubtedly endured some intense pain from which you may not have fully recovered....

October 05, 2015

Same-Sex Marriage is an Affirmation of Family & Marriage

Christians, shouldn’t you be rejoicing that people – who just so happen to be gay...

September 2015

September 28, 2015

You Can Hear Susan Whispering… “God loves you exactly as you are. Quit being afraid.”

When you hear Cyndi Lauper leaning into the microphone and practically shouting the chorus to...

September 25, 2015

A Pope Like Jesus

“I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out...

September 22, 2015

If You Could See Yourself Through God’s Eyes

I wish you could see yourself as the true and loving God sees you. I...

September 21, 2015

Look at What This Dad Does For His Daughter

Sometimes it takes a lot of words, sometimes it takes a few, sometimes it just...

September 17, 2015

Celebrating the Truth and Beauty of the Real You

When Clay told his parents he was gay, they screamed that he never should have...

September 15, 2015

From a Mom… Why I Want to Celebrate Your True Colors

When our daughter first came out to us, we had a problem on our hands....

September 14, 2015

How Can Anti-LGBTQ Christians Ignore the Heart of God?

Anti-transgender bathroom bills? Anti-LGBTQ discrimination efforts? To ignore or minimize others’ suffering goes against the...

September 09, 2015

Politics, Religion, and the Great Lie of Martyrdom

Kim Davis is not a martyr. She is more like the bus driver than Rosa...

September 08, 2015

The Church Is Changing. Are You Ready?

The church is changing. The truth of Jesus is being disentangled from the behavior-focused, non-affirming...

September 01, 2015

What Happens When A Heart Is Freed?

Parents, their LGBTQ children, the church... what happens when their hearts are freed from hate...

August 2015

August 19, 2015

If You Were My Gay Child, This Is What I Would Tell You

I was heartsick that a Pastor - claiming to speak for God - called his...

August 14, 2015

We Are Banned By 4 Top Anti-Gay Christian Facebook Pages. What Are They Afraid Of?

I am upsetting people. They respond by blocking and banning us — "in Jesus’ name."...

August 10, 2015

The Freedom of Living Outside of Your Bible

I came from a conservative evangelical background and was turned away from church, family members...

August 03, 2015

A Great Letter From a Christian Dad Confused About His Gay Son

Your child is gay. Your love for your child seems to somehow conflict with your...