Protestors. Death threats. Misleading newspaper articles. In the days leading up to a talk I was doing on campus at North Carolina State University last year, the environment consistently became increasingly hostile. I was simply speaking about my story of struggling...
If you are like me, you see it all over your newsfeed: today is National Coming Out day. It is a day when people are encouraged to “come out” as gay. I’ve read through posts by both secular LGBTQ friend, gay Christians, and celibate gay Christian friends. All of them...
Speaking publicly about sexuality issues is not for the faint of heart. Spiritual beliefs have intersected with cultural values and norms to create a war that has taken many victims and hostages: people who are hard hearted and bitter, individuals who have walked away...
When I started Freedom Mission International over 5 years ago, there were so many areas of ministry that God had put on my heart. Helping people struggle with sexuality issues, college ministry, and raising awareness of human trafficking. Sometimes I am still in...
Texting conversation between a friend (who is a follower of Christ and attracted to other men) and myself while in church this morning: Friend: My pastor is approaching the homosexuality chat today. Do they make vomit bags for church pews? Me: Ugg. That bad, huh?...
One week ago today, I exited the Wimenuche Wilderness after a weeklong backpacking trip. When I turned on my phone for the first time in a week, it blew up with texts and messages about the horrific shooting in Orlando at the Pulse nightclub. I had no idea what these...