Coming out is admitting to yourself and to at least one other person that you are homosexual. You Cannot Come Out To God. God made you like you are and already knows all about you, loves you and accepts you. God loves you and wants
Some Christians really irritate me. You know the kind, those who can work “Jeeezuss” into every conversation. Those who can find a way to give God the credit for everything from a free parking space to a beautiful day. Don’t get me wrong, I always
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs 16:18 NRSV) On an unseasonably warm (even for Texas) January morning, I was waiting for a bus and saw a man, I would guess in his late 30s, walk by wearing a tank
I could launch into detailed analysis of Scriptures and Scripturally used words and phrases in their original languages relating to the topic of homosexuality and Christianity, but I shall not; such have been done, covered extensively, such material and dialogue readily available. The common texts
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is right? But even if you do suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Christians, along with their friends and families, face two big obstacles in the exercise of their faith. The first obstacle comes from The Bible itself. Some versions were composed in a kind of stained-glass-language which makes it hard for many
Jesus reminded us that it is easy to love those who are near to us, but asked, “What reward do you have?” One of the toughest challenges lesbians and gays make for the Religious Right is that Scripture witness to the great gettin’ up morning,
What?! Do people shame you?! Tell you how you are an abomination and that God hates you?! Treat you like a pervert and tell all your friends and family that you are going to hell?! Are YOU ever lucky!! You have an opportunity to know
Love your enemies… for if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? Do not even the publicans the same? (Matthew 5:44-46) Like many transgender folk, my ears perk up whenever a talk show features transsexuals, transvestites, or transgenderists, if for no other
Jesus is the key to spiritual self defense for Christian gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. The call of Jesus to “Follow Me” provides the path to victory in resisting our enemies and winning with truth and love. When Billy Graham began his great New