A queer Christ lives out the Easter story of death and resurrection in my new novel Jesus in Love: At the Cross. It is being released during the season of Lent when Christians remember the sufferings of Jesus to prepare for Easter. The following is
One installment of a three-part series From Genesis to Leviticus to 1 Kings, the Old Testament is often used as a weapon against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Despite Jesus’ insistence that we are no longer under Old Testament law, modern day Christians still
Read the related article on Rick Brentlinger Read the related article on Lisa Darden Just when you thought that not another book could be written to shed new light on the so-called “clobber passages” that are used against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Christians, along
God Restores My Soul Cover Stories God’s Refreshing Absence By Rev. Candace Chellew When we think of how God restores our soul, we may immediately think about God’s presence in our lives. We may reflect on those times that we truly felt God with us,
O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths. (Isaiah 3:12) he looked for judgment, but behold oppression; for righteousness, but behold a cry. (Isaiah 5:7) Many years ago, I was asked by the then-pastor of
One installment of a three-part series Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are constantly told they are sick and sinful — that their very lives are an abomination to God. These words, repeated in pulpits, yelled at us from street corners and often said by
The Whosoever Seminars Conceived and conducted as a series of hosted teleseminars with live audience participation, these three seminars present an overview of three key areas relevant to GLBT Christians in the ongoing struggle for acceptance and recognition of their place in the church universal.
So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. (John 16:22) This great promise comes from the lips of Jesus Himself. So many people in our world do try
Listen to the podcast interview Take a hike: ‘Asphalt Jesus’ takes progressive Christianity on the road As followers of Christ, often we find it far too intimidating or difficult to go across the street to share our faith with another person, let alone take a
An excerpt from Art That Dares: Gay Jesus, Woman Christ, and More. Queer Christian art: An empowering gift Two dramatic new visions are coming into consciousness: the gay Jesus and the woman Christ. They break gender rules and gender roles. Their very presence stirs controversy.