Susan Cottrell's Blog, page 15
February 25, 2016
“To my LGBTQ child, I am so sorry.” – Dad
I am so sorry. And I am so thankful. First, please let me say that it is an honor and a privilege to be your parent. I could not have asked for a better child. I am so sorry for what I did and said that made you wonder if I love you, and I [Read More...]
February 22, 2016
LGBTQ – God is NOT Mad at You and Never Has Been
No matter what you have heard: God is not mad at you. God is not disappointed in you. Not a single little tiny bit! And I do not mean this “in spite of” your orientation or identity. After all, God created you the way you are. I mean that God harbors no ill will or [Read More...]
February 16, 2016
Christians, You Do NOT Have Permission to Condemn LGBT
We’ve all heard it. This smiling, friendly person says, “I’m so glad to see you. I love you, and God loves you… but I don’t approve of your lifestyle—the Bible is very clear.” Why? Why do you feel compelled to add your assessment of someone’s “lifestyle” (which you clearly have no understanding about—especially if you [Read More...]
February 8, 2016
A Dad, His Son, Nail Polish & Neighbors: A Lesson in Coexistence
One of the moms in our Facebook support group posted this interaction with her neighbors. I have to say, this is amazing. This is what it means to love others, to treat others as you want to be treated, to be a peacemaker. Bless you all, as you work through your differences, as you work [Read More...]
January 26, 2016
I Was the Lucky One — I Did Not Grow Up in a “Christian” Home
“If you look closely, you will see that the things the church emphasizes as truly sinful are usually body-based, and the things we pick as absolutely essential are those that tie us to dependence upon the clergy. Notice how different this selective morality is from the radical morality of Jesus. Jesus tells his followers ‘Set [Read More...]
January 20, 2016
What Do You Do When Your Son Is Gay?
“Mom, I’m gay.” Earth-shattering words to many conservative Christian parents — tragically, many view it as right up there with, “Your child has a brain tumor.” Actually, Christians will empathize with a brain tumor, but just try telling the church your child is gay and you will find the limit of grace withheld not only [Read More...]
January 12, 2016
Top 5 Takeaways From the Gay Christian Network Conference
I love LOVE LOVE the experience of GCN Conference. I absolutely love all the people there. I loved connecting with people one-on-one. I loved all the hugs of dozens of moms in our moms groups. I loved meeting their husbands. And kids. I loved reaching people’s hearts through my healing workshop and their minds through [Read More...]
January 4, 2016
A Christian Father’s Plea to Dads of LGBTQ Kids
Five years ago, my daughter came out. I love her. Nothing will ever change that. Nothing. I stand with her. I defend her. I believe in her. I protect her. And my life’s work is now to advocate for her and for all those in the LGBTQ community. This is Rob, Susan’s husband, writing [Read More...]
December 30, 2015
Apparently, I Won’t Be Going To Heaven
I want to share this with you. It is from our friend Jim Rigby. Jim is a Minister at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas. He is changing lives, and changing the world with his teachings and his tireless commitment to loving and serving people. MY BAD NEWS I received some bad news this [Read More...]
December 24, 2015
Can We Have a Merry Little Christmas This Year?
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas, It may be your last. From now on, We all may be living in the past.” These are the original words to the Christmas classic, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” No wonder it almost got thrown out! The song was written for the 1944 movie Meet Me in [Read More...]
