Turning 50 Monday was my 50th birthday. It seems obligatory to say something along the lines of what a newly turned 50-year-olds should say. Something like, "Sometimes my body feels like 50 in the morning but my mind feels 20 all the time." It's true! How the heck did I get this old?! Ugh! So weird... Leading up to this milestone I have been …
Fear Will Not Win
One way the shackles of fear fell off my heart so I could find congruence between who I am as a gay man and a man of faith was to meditate on the Fruit of the Spirit: Galatians 5:22-23 states that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no …
Following Up On A Few Items In The USA Today Article
First, thank you to everyone who has reached out about the USA Today article. Dan and I have gotten quite a bit of feedback and people reaching out wanting to share their story and experience. It might take a little bit to respond to everyone, but we will! It's also been great to hear from several people who went to the Exodus referral ministry …
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Prayer: Blessing, Indoctrination, or Curse? What’s The Impact on Kids With LGBT+ Parents?
The other day I had my first mental argument with my partner's ex-wife. Dan and I have been together for almost 16 months. At first I just wholly avoided any talk about his ex-wife or what was happening with his daughter, The Magnificent Fairy Princess. It was not my right to do so. Now that we are further down the pike, I have become The …
Freedom Continues: Life Beyond Exodus, Professionally
Just completed the fourth (of five) week of training at the new job. It's been fun and a little nerve-wracking learning to do internet/phone technical support for a *very* large cable company. I have never, ever, worked for a company this large. The salary, benefits, and perks are simply amazing for an entry-level position. Plus, the opportunities …
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About The New Job(s) & Non-Profit Development (Update)
Good morning! Working at the grocery store has been havoc on my schedule the past few weeks (Thanks, Thanksgiving :)). However, with a new full-time job coming up on the 15th I will have a fixed schedule (mostly) and can get back to regular blogging and continue to develop the new Non-Profit. I got the go-ahead this morning that the last detail …
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