Susan Cottrell's Blog, page 51
October 28, 2013
You Have Two Options: Love or Fear
John Lennon said, “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance…... Read More ›
October 24, 2013
An Apology to a Lesbian, Many Years Later
Ellen rejected her young friend Becky when Becky came out to her. Years later, Ellen apologized for reacting with the “learned church response” instead of Christ’s love, acceptance and compassion. Here is her letter, with permission… September 15, 2013 Dear... Read More ›
October 22, 2013
A Trans Made Me Blush
This is Rob Cottrell. I have experienced a lot in life. I didn’t think something could still surprise me, but I was wrong — a transgender woman made me blush. I was sharing at PFLAG, an incredible organization, which provides... Read More ›
October 21, 2013
Linda & Rob Robertson’s Story: From Fear to Love
We lost the ability to love our gay son because we no longer had a gay son. What we had wished for, prayed for, hoped for — that we would not have a gay son — came true… but not... Read More ›
October 16, 2013
A Mom’s Letter: Her Daughter Left Husband for a Woman
I share with you an email from a mother (with her permission) upset up by her daughter’s actions. I hoped it might offer hope for any in a similar situation. Dear Susan: My daughter left her husband to become a... Read More ›
October 14, 2013
All We Need Is Love
Last week, our church hosted the Break the Hate Arts Event with a neighboring church, with visual and performance art by LGBTQ and allies. The event was a spectacular success — meaning everyone enjoyed the art and each other. We... Read More ›
October 9, 2013
You Think Homosexuality is Wrong: So What?
Marybeth mentors women toward wholeness from sexual abuse. Tender-hearted and intelligent, she can uniquely love and empathize with these women, and offer insight to help them overcome great hurts. I liked her immensely the moment I met her. Last time... Read More ›
October 7, 2013
Do You Believe There’s Help to Cry For?
The first time Wentworth Miller tried to kill himself, he was 15. Fifteen. An age when your whole life is before you, when you know that soon you’ll be out on your own to chase those dreams that lead you further... Read More ›
October 3, 2013
Zero or Hero – What Kind of Neighbor Are You?
Three college guys moved into the place directly below us. One of them kindly came up to introduce himself and said to let them know if it gets too noisy because they have a basketball set-up inside their place… which... Read More ›
October 1, 2013
The Mystery of an Outlandishly Queer Creation
Queer: 1 strange; odd: she had a queer feeling that they were being watched. Creation: 1 the action or process of bringing something into existence: the creation of a coalition government | job creation. This planet has some crazy schtuff in it. The Sunda Colugo. Yeah,... Read More ›
