In order for society to be able to define us, it had to create us. Newsflash: society did not create us.
Today, despite same-sex attractions and transgender inclinations being a part of my story, self-identifying as gay, transgender, or even straight is something I choose not to do.
Last night my boyfriend walked up to me and shut my iPad. “Please hang out and talk with me!” he implored… begging me to pause the TV show that has been eating up all my free time. In that moment, I had a choice. I could say no, claim I […]
In the presence of God is the only place I want to be while I’m a recovering sinner addicted to my own ideology.
From elementary school all the way through high school, I was pretty popular. I wouldn’t really say that I was one of the “cool kids” or anything, everyone just knew who I was. I was a social butterfly! I really wasn’t afraid to talk to anyone; I wasn’t the shy […]
The Jesus I forgot wasn’t there to condemn me; the Jesus I forgot was -- is -- merciful and good, and wills my good.
I generally witness and experience male affection and intimacy through fist bumps and bro hugs. While not inherently bad things, I have begun to wonder, “Is this the depth of our ability to physically express our care for one another?” and if so, “What are we so afraid of?”.
