Today’s a big day for me in my ministry. Today is the day that I decided to lead and teach and preach according to my theology. In my theology there is no conflict in my theology I believe very much did the Lord teaches us about inclusion not exclusion. I’m afraid that it seems like… Read More Recovering Evangelical
I am different. It is difficult to think back on life and determine when I knew I was different. I wonder when it began where I tried to develop my David personality. I recall watching TV shows and movies and meeting people and saying, that’s the personae I will emulate. I remember always looking to… Read More My Story Only I Can Tell
My journey towards embracing my identity as a queer pastor has been a difficult one, marked by internal conflicts, external pressures, and profound spiritual questioning. The difficulties I have faced have been both deeply personal and intrinsically tied to my role as a spiritual leader. Needless to say, the challenges I’ve encountered while coming out… Read More Coming Out in Faith
Self-love, a concept that I once dismissed as cliché or even self-indulgent, has recently taken on a newfound importance in my life. It’s a journey that has transformed the way I see myself, the way I relate to others, and how I navigate the world. In the past, I often placed the needs and expectations… Read More My Journey to Discover My Worth
I had the most amazing grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup for dinner tonight. It was just me for dinner, so I wanted something simple. After an awful couple of weeks filled with betrayal, illness, and broken relationships, this was precisely the comfort food I needed. I realized that there are some things that remind… Read More Old Dying to Live NEW
Disappointment is a feeling of jumping in a pool upside down when you are expecting to do the breaststroke. Misplaced expectations might be the root cause of disappointments suggesting that we each have every ability to deal with life setbacks that result in disappointment. Disappointment is a complex emotional state characterized by feelings of sadness,… Read More The Upside-down World of Disappointment
What will this day be like? I wonder What will my future be? I wonder It could be so exciting To be out in the world To be free My heart should be wildly rejoicing Oh, what’s the matter with me? I can hear Julie Andrews singing Richard Rogers’ lyrics from a beautiful song called… Read More Tomorrow
Driving down I-95 this past Saturday, I sat quietly praying to God how I would handle some toxic relationships in my life. Post-pandemic, many are feeling their emotions and looking to blame another for whatever ails them. As a pastor, I am feeling not only my congregation’s anxieties, but have been processing my own as… Read More Be True
Jesus said… “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35 NRSV) I cleaned out my closet yesterday. I did so because my… Read More Love One Another
Prejudice is often rooted in ignorance and fear. Prejudice against homosexuality can develop from a variety of factors, including cultural norms, religious beliefs, personal experiences, and societal attitudes. Educating oneself and engaging with LGBTQ+ individuals is the only way I can imagine to challenge negative stereotypes and stereotypes and reduce the current prejudice. Anti-gay prejudice… Read More The Right is Wrong
I lived in a closet for 55 years. It was a lonely and scary place to live for so long. It was a secret that could never be told. The lonely life of a closeted queer man can be a difficult and painful experience. A closeted queer man is someone who has not yet come… Read More Closet Life
Managing my life has been tiring there’s so much, I felt the need to hide but, my hope is that as I confide I am gay that my words in the end will be inspiring Like many, I am no stranger to the dark Hide away, I always felt “‘Cause people don’t want your broken… Read More This Truly Is Me
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