Living ‘honestly ever after’ this Advent season
The good times will come again, and I’ll be ready for them when they do, but that doesn’t make today any less of a gift.
As I am, not as I came
By Mitch Leet: More and more, I find myself supported and my identity validated as just a necessary part of God’s plan for me.
This Day of Silence I will disappear
The Day of Silence is a student-led national event that brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Students from middle school to college take a vow of silence in an effort to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem...
Transgender Day of Remembrance: I’m Not Ready to be Remembered
On Wednesday, November 20th, take a moment to think about your birthday. From the minute you were born, you became a child of God. But, perhaps, when they wrapped you up in that soft little blanket and gave you your name, your parents didn’t pick the right one. This...
Praying for Runaways is Not Enough
Sanctuary is something every person needs. When I feel overwhelmed and out of control sometimes just spending time in a quiet place, be it my church or my dorm room or my parent’s house gives me enough solace that I can breathe again. Being there means I am free from...
No place like pride
This weekend, I went to my first ever gay pride festival. It was a long time coming, for sure, but the opportunity never presented itself until now. So, I packed my rainbow-adorned best and headed to the city, where my roommate (an ally-of-the-year candidate in my...