Our sexuality points to God’s desire for us to be together, creating a richly interwoven tapestry of diverse families that are connected. Because we are created in God’s image, marriage and family presents us with a wonderful representation of God as a relational, intimate, and community-oriented person. Jesus’ teaching demands that our sexuality be used to demonstrate these rich, multi-faceted ideals that protect human dignity and create loving culture. He is redeeming our broken and confused sexuality as He establishes His Kingdom on earth.
Read MoreFor Christians, the cross of Christ is central to understanding the human condition. Obviously, it makes possible our reconciliation to God. But, it also provides unique vengeance, justice, for wrongs perpetrated for the sake of our communion together.
Read MoreIndividuals following Christ out of the LGBTQ subculture need churches that are centers of refuge. And we need proponents who are willing to stand with us in the public arena as laws increasingly demand “once gay, always gay.” We need Christians to take a bold leap of faith for the sake of those of us seeking wholehearted identity in Christ.
Read MoreAll our grotesque failures toward each other have been gathered to the cross and punished so that there may be resolution.
Read MoreWhat is the belief you have about yourself that is painful to release? Or even humiliating to let go of? I recall being in that place when I discovered I was a woman. Yes, NOT a lesbian.
Read MoreToday we are passionate about justice and fair treatment, but are we equally passionate about liberty? The history around so-called “conversion therapy” reveals the disturbing impact of social justice initiatives gone awry.
Read MoreOur self-made effort to bring resolution to the shame, the Sexual Revolution, has hardly been the salve we had hoped. Its fruit is the whole-scale breakdown of family and sexual accountability that we see today in our Tinder and porn driven culture. Yet the silver lining of the Sexual Revolution may very well be our willingness to see and say all things sexual utterly shamelessly. In the end, our ability to be transparent and vulnerable about our sexuality and its formation could very well be an answer to prayer.
Read MoreEach episode of attraction was a perfectly timed red flag of insecurity, lack or weakness that Jesus was prepared to confront and resolve. He became my safety net, salve, and mentor. The triggers became opportunities for healing that ultimately has led to profound wholeness.
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