Matthew Vines’ op-ed in The New York Times (“I’m Gay, Not Queer. It Matters.”), in which he clarifies (?) his identity, presents such a tired, shortsighted argument that at first I couldn’t believe how much of a reaction it provoked in me. Then John Pavlovitz
After 30 years of ministry, here’s what we’ve learned about the future of our faith Who gets to belong to God? That question has echoed through pews and pulpits for centuries. Too often, the answer thrown at LGBTQ+ people has been cruel, conditional, and cold.
The church’s giant step backward leaves it even more out of pace with English society Four months after the Church of England stepped back from LGBTQ+ reforms, the repercussions are only growing. The debate hasn’t faded; if anything it’s deepened, and the church — the
Help me understand what a group of people need to achieve to qualify for a month-long acknowledgement of their particular cause/lifestyle/or choice, to deserve a month-long celebration or recognition. Does that mean we should advocate for a change [from] Anzac Day to Anzac Month? I’m
From a sermon delivered on June 7, 2026 at Gentle Spirit Christian Church, Atlanta, Ga. Passing along, Jesus saw a man at his work collecting taxes. His name was Matthew. Jesus said, “Come along with me.” Matthew stood up and followed him. Later when Jesus
It’s well known that June is Pride Month for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide — and parades abound. As we all rev up each year for Pride, so too do the fault lines of race, gender identities, class and more. This Pride Month also serves as a
Whatever the cause — whether it’s a No Kings Rally, or a display of LGBTQ+ Pride — there are numerous personal reasons to march, protest, demonstrate. Some are based upon our own self-worth and personal values while others are guaranteed to produce frustration, burnout and
My heart broke all over again as I participated in a Bible study recently and one of the participants — an openly gay middle-aged adult still struggling to gain basic family acceptance — shared their hurt, frustration and disappointment at never feeling quite free of
Since coming out in the 90s I’ve been through a lot of evolutions, wandering the fringes of Christianity. No home church or pastor, no place for Bible study. Whosoever has been one of the few consistent venues in my faith journey. So where am I
Every time I reach for my wife Caroline’s hand in public, I pause. It’s such a small gesture — two hands brushing — yet it can still feel as if it’s an act of courage. That hesitation says a lot about what it means to