One of the biggest struggles we’ve faced even with Side A people who are affirming is the often said sentiment of, “You know, I know what the Bible says, but I just can’t not love everybody.” Or, “I know what the Bible says but I’m willing to look the other way, cuz hey, we all … Continue reading Not Crying On Sundays Part 4: For the Bible Tells Me So
spirituality
Not Crying On Sundays Part 3: The Forced Choice
The church has been celebrating their recent happy middle ground. "We can agree that you can be gay, we agree that probably won't change, but ACTING on it is a big, fat, sin." The church can congratulate themselves on this victory of practicing humanity while holding their self-appointed high moral ground, applauding themselves for being … Continue reading Not Crying On Sundays Part 3: The Forced Choice
Not Crying On Sundays Part 2: Redemption
I told you all this was going to be seven whole parts long, but I already feel weary of the topic. So, we’ll just have to see where this all takes us! I’ll still hit on some of the biblical arguments, but this one will be a bit more personal. I’ve heard it said many … Continue reading Not Crying On Sundays Part 2: Redemption
Not Crying On Sundays: Part 1 of 7
Our amazing church is doing a full 4 week series on the LGBT/church struggle, called Grace and Truth. They are also doing a church-wide, 10 week small group study of the book Grace/Truth by Preston Sprinkle, a Side B (you can be gay but you just can’t act on it…celibacy or straight marriage are the … Continue reading Not Crying On Sundays: Part 1 of 7
Scripture Encouragement
Isaiah 56:4-5 For this is what the Lord says: To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths, who choose what pleases me and hold fast to my covenant—to them I will give within my temple and its walls, a memorial and a name better than sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that … Continue reading Scripture Encouragement
Calling All Gay Christians
Church and it’s members have been on my heart the past few weeks, and I know my blogging skills are always better when I write about what I’m most passionate about in the moment. As you know, I’ve blogged about my faith before, and my background. I am a Christian, and while I grew up … Continue reading Calling All Gay Christians
Am I an Oxymoron? Living the Faith Part 1 (11-15)
Here’s me. Apparently a rare species. A paradox. An oxymoron. There are some people that don’t think I can be both. There are others that don’t think I should be both. There are even others that don’t know me as both. Obviously most of my friends and family now know that I am in love … Continue reading Am I an Oxymoron? Living the Faith Part 1 (11-15)
My Environmental Rant
The only thing I’ve found humorous the past few weeks on social media, besides getting a break from president craziness and the hurricanes, is the occasional post about the causes behind the severe weather we’ve been experiencing lately. Between the hurricanes and flooding and forest fires, seems like many are quick to jump backward in … Continue reading My Environmental Rant
L.O.V.E. (1-17-16)
“Beloved, let us love one another. For love is of God, and every one that loves, is born of God, and knows God. He that loves not, knows God not, for GOD IS LOVE.” 1 John 4:7-8 “Love her, love her, love her! If she favors you, love her. If she wounds you, love her. … Continue reading L.O.V.E. (1-17-16)
Fridays I’m in Love (2-12-16)
God is good. All the time. It’s a great day today. The weather here is mild, such a welcome relief this time of year. I was at an amazing birth last night, and although I always worry and joke that babies come at the worst time, it always times just perfectly. Out of the house … Continue reading Fridays I’m in Love (2-12-16)
