Susan Cottrell's Blog, page 38

Choose Life or Death

Some days I just get up and go. I know my list of things to do, and I go to it. And I get a lot of work done, I like it and it’s satisfying. Other days – I’d like... Read More ›

Marriage Equality – A Lost Opportunity

“The saddest part of disagreements over marriage equality has nothing to do with the legal question but everything to do with Christianity’s failure as a whole to lead in the right direction on this issue. Christians are missing a huge... Read More ›

Jesus Blog: You Belong, Right Here With Me

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… Come to Me. If you’re hurt… Or afraid… Or rejected. (By the way, that describes My closest friends!) Come to Me. Sit beside Me… Rest your head... Read More ›

I No Longer Wanted To Hide

“For the past 4-5 years I was hoping for the day that I would just go to sleep one night and not wake up the next.” You may find David’s story surprising, or maybe all too familiar. In either case,... Read More ›

Is Love Enough?

“Yes, we have to love people, but we have to hold the standard,” Carl* said, and he really meant it. He sat in a meeting where I spoke about faith and the LGBTQ community. He was referring to his sister,... Read More ›

We Are Not Each Others’ Babysitters

I’m baffled at the fervor that drives people to tell others what God wants for them. But I’ve come up with an analogy that I think embodies that fervor. Rob and I had a full house for many years: two... Read More ›

Marriage Equality: Because It’s Right. Because It’s Time.

“Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” ― Mary Oliver Mary Oliver writes sensitive, life-filled poetry. She challenges and inspires. She is also a lesbian.The friend who introduced me to Mary Oliver’s poetry does not condone marriage equality… at least, last time... Read More ›

Dallas Buyers Club & the Church

  I may have been the last person on earth to do it, but I just saw “Dallas Buyers Club.” So good. No wonder it won three Oscars. Near the end, in the courtroom scene, I thought of you. (I confess, I’m... Read More ›

Jesus Blog: Your Child Is Amazing!

More today from my Saturday “Jesus Blog” – a word from Jesus to you… Dear Moms and Dads… Your child is gay. Do not be afraid; it’s going to be alright. In fact, it will be amazing! Your world feels... Read More ›

Can I Trust You With a Secret?

Do you have a secret? How big is it? How do you think people will respond if they find out? It wasn’t always clear to Santiago Salazar that somewhere inside him was a Lisa that would someday—a long time into... Read More ›