JOIN US: Christianity, Queers, and Crisis…and What about Orlando?
The Church has found itself sharply divided in the midst of this, waging a cultural battle over who gets to be a Christian. Some people are saying some pretty awful things on God’s behalf and others...
View ArticleOne Year After Same-Sex Marriage was Legalized, Love Still Wins
I couldn’t tell you exactly how many weddings I’ve attended, but I can tell you how many have actually meant something to me. The answer is four. Four weddings where I was in full emotional and...
View ArticleHow to Make Space at the Table
The stories throughout the book are absolutely wonderful. This is a father/son duo who obviously adore one another, even if they completely disagree on the issue of homosexuality. They prove Drew’s...
View ArticleWhat Will I do With My Straight White Privilege?
Earlier this week, I came face-to-face with my straight white privilege. I will never be able to look at people, issues, or politics the same again. Please don't miss this important post.
View ArticleHow To Sever Relationships: From a First-Year Ministry Student
At the age of twenty, I had all the answers. I remember judging a family member’s addiction, a classmate's smoking problem, and being shocked that an unmarried girl in our program got pregnant. She was...
View ArticleWhy Scripture Compels Me to Affirm Gay Christians
If we compare the incredible faith of LGBT people who desperately want into the church - people who ache to worship God, to contribute to Christian community, to invite others in - versus those who use...
View ArticleTop 10 Posts of 2016
I hope you enjoy reading this list of the most popular posts of 2016 as much as I loved writing them!
View ArticleHow One Southern Girl Found the Limit of Her Dad’s Love
Brandi Burgess, daughter of conservative Christian radio host, Rick Burgess, is gay. And her father's response is heart-breaking.
View ArticleI Found God in a Gay Bar
There were barstools instead of pews, and bartenders standing in for ushers. Nonetheless, I recognized the feeling permeating the club...
View ArticleThe Most Rebellious Thing a Christian Can Do
Jesus taught us how to #resist. Jesus was a revolutionary who stood against the status quo of the Church and politics.
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