Susan Cottrell's Blog, page 52

I Do Love Gays, But…

Love is more attractive than hate. Oh, you don’t hate, you say. I know. But what you do in judgment or correction or holding to your principles feels, on the receiving end, the same as hate. As Zig Ziglar wonderfully... Read More ›

If You’re an LGBTQ Teen…

If you’re a teen, confused by your sexuality—or certain of it but do not feel accepted—then I want to talk just to you for a moment. Stories emerge every day of teens coming out. Some parents wholeheartedly embrace them, like... Read More ›

God’s Beloved Gay Daughter

“She has just been with God. She was not, is not, mine to judge or reject or try to change.“ A sweet reader named Jill sent this beautiful piece. I reprint it with her permission. “When my daughter was born and... Read More ›

Divorced… And It’s About Time

My precious friend Mary Ellen celebrated her one-year divorce anniversary on Monday. She posted on her blog about it. Woo hoo! Ce-le-brate! I know, I know. That sounds crazy. But when someone has been in bondage for years, struggled to... Read More ›

Avalanche of Love for LGBTQ

“Who am I to judge if someone who’s gay approaches the Lord with an honest heart?” Pope Francis The Pope has made some startling statements, saying our job is not to judge or “interfere spiritually” with the lives of gays... Read More ›

Dad’s Letter to Friends about His Gay Daughter

This dad’s letter beautifully expresses our duty as parents to embrace and protect our children. This is a letter to all of you who might consider me, or Debbie, or one of my children a friend. I ask for your... Read More ›

Bending the Rules

Jesus replied, “And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them. Luke 11:46 When Jesus showed up on... Read More ›

Dads, Where Are You?

Recently I read a list of the top 5 life events that cause stress, and my very first thought was, “Crap. I have 4 of them going on all at once.” This is Rob Cottrell, Susan’s husband. The past few... Read More ›

Can You Be Gay & Christian?

“Judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.” Whew! I’m glad I’m not under that!  A woman publicly commented on my post, To Christian Parents of Gay Children. I share it with you it because it... Read More ›

Joy In San Antonio

I spoke at San Antonio PFLAG Thursday, the day City Council voted to include LGBTQ in their non-discrimination ordinance. I have to tell you – what an evening. Happiness, of course, no longer to be rejected for orientation, but confusion even... Read More ›