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December 2015

December 24, 2015

Can We Have a Merry Little Christmas This Year?

“Have yourself a merry little Christmas, It may be your last. From now on, We...

December 11, 2015

Christians… Happy Holidays & Merry Xmas!

Christmastime is here again, marked by the crisp cold air, the decorated trees popping up,...

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 20, 2015

Houston, You Have a Problem… Lies, Power & Transgender Hate

I am still just sick about the new lows those Houston anti-gay, unChristlike pastors stooped...

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 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 30, 2015

Ask Any LGBTQ Person if They Have Ever Felt Like This – The Answer Will be Yes

This body-slamming incident with the security officer and the student is a shocker. But, is...

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....

September 2015

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...

July 2015

July 27, 2015

“The Church is Killing Its Gay Children” – The Deadly Results of Shame

Shame. It says, “There is something fundamentally wrong with you.” It is the lie at...

July 15, 2015

LGBTQ & The Issue of Celibacy

I am proud of Julie Rodgers. She was on staff at Wheaton College and committed...

July 02, 2015

A Peace Offering to Evangelicals Who Opposed Marriage Equality

You may be struggling. We see it with comments and posts on social media, with...

June 2015

June 03, 2015

Come on Christians, It’s Time To Let Go of Your Aversion to Gays

Forgive me, but sometimes I just have to laugh. I mean, really. This story came...

January 2015

January 26, 2015

Is ‘Side B Required Celibacy’ the New Ex-Gay?

I am honored to share a thought-provoking article. It may not be one with which...

November 2014

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...

October 2014

October 14, 2014

To Christian Parents of Gay Children

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

September 2014

September 04, 2014

Coming Out Catholic

"I have no problem telling people I'm gay. But it can sometimes be weird telling...

August 2014

August 06, 2014

Coming Out and Letting Go

"The energy of avoidance became too great to ignore. I broke. After nearly 20 years...