His confessions showed me the actual similarities between his substance abuse and my same-sex attractions.
Growing up as a pastor's kid, I hid my homosexuality because I didn't want my father or my family to know that I was a "mistake."
If I strictly fly the flag of my sexuality, I view the world solely through my attractions. I see everything in life as related to homosexuality.
I recently attended a one-day conference in Chattanooga called Sexuality in the Church. Sexuality of all shapes & sizes most certainly exists in the Church.
I know what it's like to hurt, to have nowhere to go. This is why I keep ministering to people who need to hear that Jesus loves them.
I know I'm a hypocrite, yet I embrace that term and the things it entails because it shows that God can use me despite my flaws.
I pondered this question: why is it important to be in a community? While being part of a small group, I picked up 6 reasons why you need a community.
That's why you need a community. Whatever hurt you experience, you have people who can carry you on your path to recovery.
Why can't people understand the things they're supposed to do? More importantly, why can't Christians get it?
My church has accepted me for who I am and who God is making me into. And they are willing to walk with me down this road, whatever it looks like.