Susan Cottrell's Blog, page 37
June 14, 2014
Jesus Blog: Love, No Exceptions
More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… I love you. I love YOU. I LOVE you. No asterisks. No exceptions. No exclusions. No expiration. Always. 
June 13, 2014
Saying Goodbye to My Dad & Father’s Day as I Have Known It
Eleven years ago, I joined the ranks of honorees for Father’s Day. The previous July, my son Jason was born and put into my arms. The first Father’s Day for me was quiet with plenty of attention from friends... Read More ›
June 12, 2014
Are You SURE You’re a Christian??
“Are you sure you’re a Christian? Because I don’t really think so–even though you say you are–and my ideas on your spiritually are more important than YOUR ideas on your spiritually…” Well, I think I’ve entered into some kind of Hall... Read More ›
June 11, 2014
I Need Your Story
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou Once upon a time, on a dark and stormy night… okay, okay, I’m sure your story starts better than that. This is Rob, Susan’s husband,... Read More ›
June 10, 2014
“Reparative Therapy”?? AGAIN?? Nooooooooo….
The Texas GOP has added so-called “reparative therapy” to its new platform. How out-to-lunch, out of touch, or else plain-out hateful do you have to be to think this is a good idea? How selfish, obtuse, blind and cruel does... Read More ›
June 9, 2014
‘Third Way’ Applies to Rules, Not People
Thursday I wrote about the Third Way re. the LGBTQ issue and was surprised by responses from two friends who know my heart and value my work. I knew I had written some profound truth in that post—no regrets there—but I... Read More ›
June 7, 2014
Jesus Blog: To My Wonderful Gay Children
More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… My wonderful children, who just so happen to be gay. Has it been awhile since you have felt at home in your life? With your family?... Read More ›
June 6, 2014
The Mother of All Wounds
The Mother Wound. It’s the Mother of all wounds. It’s the absence of “mothering”—of tenderness, nurturance, connectedness — that I see in the traditional, patriarchal evangelical church. I’ve become keenly aware of this as I blog to the LGBTQ community... Read More ›
June 5, 2014
The Third Way: The Only Authentic Response
The Third Way. Perhaps you’ve heard about it or seen the posts flying. The Third Way re. LGBTQ means to love without taking a position of “right or wrong” on being LGBTQ (or “acting” on it), but instead to suspend... Read More ›
June 4, 2014
I Am Not Defending My Support of LGBTQ Anymore
“You’re a Christian! How can you support LGBTQ people and gay marriage? Don’t you realize you are condoning sin? You are leading people into hell!” This is Rob, Susan’s husband, and I have heard it all. When we came out... Read More ›
