Susan Cottrell's Blog, page 45
March 13, 2014
God’s Babysitters?
“Some people find fault like there’s a prize for it.” – Zig Ziglar I’m baffled at the fervor with which people tell others what God wants for them. It reminds me of my kids. Rob and I had a full... Read More ›
March 12, 2014
My Conversation With a Gay Man in Uganda
Uganda is in trouble. As we sit in the comfort of our homes debating the Gay-Christian issue, Ugandans fear daily for their lives. For Hitler to round up six million Jews, gays, handicapped or other “undesirables” and send them to... Read More ›
March 11, 2014
You Love Gay People? That’s great. Prove it.
When conservative Christians find out I’m gay, they almost all say the same thing: “I know gay people think Christians hate them, but I don’t. I love gay people. I may not agree with them, but I love them.” (Today’s... Read More ›
March 10, 2014
The Child You Hate May Be The One You Love
Today’s post is from Rachel Hockett, someone who has become a dear friend to FreedHearts. Rachel is the founder of the Equality Mantra on Facebook, an organization with 117,000 members that advocates for global LGBT rights and marriage equality. Co-founding... Read More ›
March 6, 2014
Moms & Dads… Are You Speaking or Listening?
Lent has never been part of my tradition, but I went to our church last night for Ash Wednesday. It was like an open house, so you could walk in and pray in your own time, take communion, and let the... Read More ›
March 3, 2014
Kids Are Dying – It’s Time To Speak Up!
“My son came out to his dad and I last night. His dad kicked him out. So I am now in a hotel with my son. Home is where the heart is and tonight that makes Motel 6 home.” Kicking... Read More ›
February 27, 2014
Can Gays Be Christians – Yes or No?
“This morning in my adult Sunday School, someone said ‘I don’t understand how homosexuals can say they are Christians.’ How do I respond to this? I am a Christian, raised our gay son in a Christian home.” This statement from... Read More ›
February 26, 2014
Don’t Lose Hope – We Are ‘Not All Like That’
When our adult child told us they had same-sex attraction, we were shocked. The usual questions flooded us: what would this mean for their life? Would they be safe? Would they ever have children? We truly had no idea what... Read More ›
February 24, 2014
Being “Right” is a Mistake – A Fresh Look at Arizona
“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:43-45 Do... Read More ›
February 20, 2014
Pick me! Pick me!
When my daughter Hannah was little, she would raise her hand at the kitchen table and say, “Pick me, pick me!” so she could say something. Yeah, she was cute. Still is. I often want God to ‘pick me, pick... Read More ›
