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Why the Sadness Won’t Go Away: A Tribute to Rachel Held Evans
Her death has hit me hard and the sadness won’t seem to go away. Why? Too young, gone too soon? Absolutely. A powerful, profound voice for l


Why The Church Has Painted Itself Into a Corner
This is what happens when you put the dignity of human beings in the hands of ruling authorities: the thumb may go up and the thumb may go d


Can We Have a Merry Little Christmas This Year?
I read those original lyrics again this year, and thought (as I always do) of the many LGBTQ and other marginalized people in my life who ha


Heads Up Church: The Parents are Coming!
The voice of a parent is a powerful voice. The voices of a multitude of parents is a movement. We are an unstoppable force. The parents are


Is Your Theology on LGBTQ Right or Wrong? Take this Easy Test.
Today’s cultural landscape seems designed to divide us. News and social media practically push us to one end of the spectrum or the...


What Happened in Just 5 Years
When I learned that Alex’s mother threw dishes at her and threw her down the stairs because she’s gay—that’s the day I knew I had to...


A Love Letter To My Anti-Gay Christian Friend
My friend, you are a lovely soul. You pour out the love of Jesus to strangers and those in pain. The sweet aroma of God is around you,...


Pastor Looks Up In Tears. "I Had No Idea."
Love the 'sinner,' then kick them out of church, and their family too if they don't side with you against their child. I just can’t get...


Is "Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner" Really Just Hate?
Where did that phrase come from? The Bible? Nope. Jesus? Nope. But many Christians sure do spout it like it is God-inspired scripture -...


I’m the Dad of Two Queer Kids. Are You Listening?
Every time I tell our story, and I say that I have two queer daughters, I have to add a disclaimer. Usually something like, “that’s the...
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