Susan Cottrell's Blog, page 30

Our One Wild and Precious Life

I miss the Olympics. I don’t like these “off” years. Each Summer Olympics I get every moment of joy I can from watching women’s gymnastics! Those girls are imperturbable in this increasingly extreme sport, performing skills that look ridiculously impossible.... Read More ›

How to Deal With Christians When You’re Gay

Danielle is gay. She is a Christian. She doesn’t hide either. That means that she is the focus of attack, condemnation and “well-meaning” Christians trying to save her soul. But Danielle does a great job at dealing with those people... Read More ›

Jesus Blog: If There’s No Love In It, It’s Not Me

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… Don’t be afraid of me. Whatever you’ve been told about me, if it makes you afraid, then it’s not true. God is love, and perfect love... Read More ›

Dear Susan: How Can I Unconditionally Love My Gay Son?

Why is it so hard for many Christian parents to unconditionally love their LGBTQ child? What is the source of the confusion and struggle? I look forward to answering a question I have heard from so many parents: How can... Read More ›

We Need Each Other

On Tuesday, I returned from a week at the beach with my youngest daughter – I arrived home just in time to start seminary classes. (Seminary – what?? Yeah!) Basking in the glow of my beautiful daughter and our outrageously... Read More ›

“Us and Them” – Are We Radically Inclusive?

Does it hurt to not be included?  If it’s “us vs them” what does it feel like to be a “them”? Does it really feel good to be an “us”?? I saw the group of people in the airport. It’s... Read More ›

Crazy Is As Crazy Does

I wonder if people sometimes think I’m crazy. Okay, a variety of reasons for that might pop to mind, but I am thinking of this one. When I am by myself — walking, driving, at the mall — I talk... Read More ›

What is Mark Driscoll’s Gospel?

What is the “gospel” according to Mark Driscoll? Driscoll, Pastor of Mars Hill Church, is one of the loudest anti-gay voices out there – every word spoken “in the name of Jesus.” I am pretty sure Jesus would not agree.... Read More ›

Jesus Blog: Thirsty?

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… If anyone tells you you have to do anything to get my approval, they don’t speak for me. If anyone tells you that even though you... Read More ›

Dear Susan: Aren’t We Supposed to Want the Best for Each Other?

“Jesus never added a asterisk to his commands to love God and love others. The religion of Christianity has added all the asterisks.” I love the question today as it represents so many people. They have mostly kind hearts and... Read More ›