As I write this, I find that once again, the Holiday season is nearly over, and the annual “Christmas Chaos” is all over for yet another year. Don’t misunderstand me; I am not referring to the real reason for the Christmas Season, the celebration of
Read the rest of the series Because of technology, I am plugged into several networks for Christians who are gay. One prevailing theme throughout all of them is that many in our community suffer from depression and a profound sense of hopelessness. This isn’t just
I have found a great challenge these last few months I want to share. Being a seminary student, I am required to work and attend classes in a hospital environment as part of the credits for my Divinity degree. This is called CPE (Clinical Pastoral
Although I have been “out” for just over eight years, I truly feel that Whosoever is helping me to complete my coming-out process. How is it doing this? By helping me to find community (cyber-community, at any rate) with other GLBT people whose hearts and
Readings: Exodus 33:12-23, Matthew 22:15-22 I used to think my dad was God. He was a Southern Baptist preacher and each Sunday I’d see him ascend onto the stage and take his place behind the pulpit. There he was – placed high above those of
A friend of mine, just back from a conference at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s headquarters in Chicago (our “Vatican”), sported a sassy new T-shirt. On the front was a colorful portrait of Martin Luther, giving the world a jaunty wink. And on the
At one time in my life, when I was in the midst of a very difficult time, I recall an argument that I had with a self-proclaimed “born again Atheist” friend of mine. Before he and I had crossed paths, he had at one time
If you think you understand, it isn’t God. (Soren Kierkegaard) This is one of my favorite quotes, and one of my favorite concepts. I think the reason I like this concept so much is because it always keeps me on my toes. It never lets
There are times when human languages prove to be inadequate, where words are pale in comparison to the idea or thought being conveyed. Describe an apple to a blind man. He knows what an apple is, but has never seen “red,” nor “round” (at least
I believe that becoming a new creation calls us to totally rethink sexuality. I am challenged to abandon male and female and become one in Christ. My exploration of my new creation self could include some disturbing concepts. As much as I might relish my