“I heard her say to my daughter, “Remember, honey, transgender is beautiful.”” How hard is it to love, really? I think that once you clear away the lies and the cobwebs and the “do’s and don’t,” to love is the easiest thing in the world. It’s easiest because we were designed for it. What’s hard is to hate. Because then you have to pile up lies about those you hate, lies about their inferiority to you, lies about how your... Read more
An Oregon man got an unexpected lesson in irony after posting a viral photo on Facebook criticizing the media coverage of Caitlyn Jenner’s gender transition. When I first read this story, I knew I had to share it with you. It appeared on RawStory and is an incredible article by Travis Gettys. Enjoy. – Susan Terry Coffey, of Salem, posted a black-and-white photo Monday night that appears to show a World War II soldier trudging through mud carrying on his... Read more
Forgive me, but sometimes I just have to laugh. I mean, really. This story came to mind again as Texans and politics are back in the headlines. And other past stories too, about people like Josh Duggar – you remember Josh – proudly displaying a “Godly” life while having dark secrets. Maybe we all have secrets. But there are many people committed to transparency and authenticity and humility. Not the Duggars. And certainly not Tony! To watch Susan’s viral TED... Read more
“I had little to teach these brothers and sisters and everything to learn from them… I’m convinced LGBT Christians have a special role to play in teaching the Church what it means to be Christian.” – Rachel Held Evans There we stood, all denominations – gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, straight – parents, family members, allies, advocates. There we stood, brothers and sisters in Jesus singing together. As Rachel said, “It was church if I’ve ever experienced it.” I first heard... Read more
Sweet Readers, I write today to talk not just about the Duggars specifically but about something much bigger: the worldview that encompasses the Duggars. This worldview has built and is now the structural support of their thinking. No true healing will come to the Duggar home unless and until they begin to dismantle the structure. Here is the structure: a male-dominated, hierarchal, patriarchal system, and which is set up to practically insure abuse. This system breeds abuse for several reasons:... Read more
“I’m tired of your foolish rhetoric about the “homosexual agenda.” You are cruel and ignorant. You have been robbing me of the joys of motherhood.” I am the Mom of two LGBTQ children. I love them and advocate for them daily. I shared my story on the TED stage and that talk has more than a million views. I stand against the hate, condemnation, judgment, and abuse – most of it coming from the non-affirming, behavior-focused Christian church. “Why do... Read more
Nothing quite like being told that I am rewriting the word of God – like if it truly is the word of God, do I even have the ability to actually rewrite it?!? Nothing quite like being told that I am leading innocent people astray and committing a grievous sin. Welcome to my world. As one of my wonderful readers said, “The amazing lengths people will go to, the excuses they will make to avoid those two little commandments Jesus... Read more
Neither of my parents are alive. I lost my Dad when I was in my 20’s and my relationship with him was difficult and distant. I can’t recall a single “I love you.” But Mom was different. She loved me and I knew it. Our relationship was very tender. She was at every school event, every concert. She was my biggest fan, and she was the first one I would call when something good happened in my life. She died... Read more
Have you ever had someone come at you – judging and condemning your gay children? Maybe trying to “set you straight”? Even saying you and your child are going to hell using words like abomination and apostate? Both Rob & I have. Friends (I guess it would be former friends), strangers online, church leaders, and even close family members. All judging and condemning us because of our love for our own children, and because of our advocacy for human beings... Read more
This is a message for all the women weighed down by the Proverbs 31 Woman. Well, she stopped by to clear the record on the book written about her. 🙂 Here she is… in her own words… For heaven’s sake! What have you done to my story? Here it is, a beautiful poem, and it’s been used as a noose around your neck. It was never meant to be that. You’re cooking and canning, washing and scrubbing, up before the crack of... Read more
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