Susan Cottrell's Blog, page 44

My Year of Living Dangerously… as a Christian LGBTQ Ally!

Only one year ago today, I wrote my first post about LGBTQ issues. Hard to believe so much has come and gone these past twelve months. I have learned more than I can put into words… but for this blog, I will try! So... Read More ›

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... Read More ›

To Christian Parents Of Gay Children

You want to shove those words back in and put the lid on. But you can’t. Your child is gay. This goes against everything you’ve been taught. It was not what you had in mind, and you instantly wonder where... Read More ›

To Christian Parents of Gay Children

You want to shove those words back in and put the lid on. But you can’t. Your child is gay. This goes against everything you’ve been taught. It was not what you had in mind, and you instantly wonder where... Read More ›

World Vision Supporter? What Will You Do?

Are you a World Vision supporter? Have you brought hope and life to a child and community through your generous support? If so, please continue. Why did you become a World Vision supporter in the first place? I’m betting it... Read More ›

“Have a good life. Goodbye.” – Dad

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” That’s crap. Absolutely untrue. Bones will heal, words can hurt forever. I have a flood of emotions as I read this letter from a Dad to his... Read More ›

The ‘Monster God’ of Fred Phelps

Fred Phelps. I’ve been thinking of him these last days of his illness and death. I’ve contemplated what he stood for, wondered why he stood for it, and considered whether he thought, in the end, that standing for it was... Read More ›

I Am a Mom of a Gay Teenager

Stacey has been facing untold challenges since her gay son came out in their small, southern town. As you read her poem, consider being in her life, dealing with her issues. We all struggle. We all battle stuff no one else... Read More ›

Do You Remember When You First Came Out?

Do you remember what it was like when you came out?  As gay, lesbian, bi, transgender?  As a parent of an LGBTQ child?  As an ally? The fear, joy, confusion, clarity, bondage, freedom, terror, excitement… if you were like me,... Read More ›

Would St. Patrick Let People Carry A Rainbow Flag?

Ah, St. Patrick’s Day, with the tradition of wearing green, drinking beer, and excluding LGBTQ expression in the celebratory parades. Um… wait. What? Oh yes, that seems to be the topic for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parades as Guinness, Samuel... Read More ›