Throwback to little Matt enjoying the swimming pool. I wasn’t thinking about whether I was too fat or whether it looked gay to hold my hands in a particular way. I was in the moment, enjoying the water and the sunshine and the love of my family. Maybe this is when...
Perhaps you’ve seen this image around Facebook in the last couple of days. 200 EX-LGBT MEN, WOMEN RALLY TO SHOW FREEDOM THEY’VE FOUND IN FOLLOWING JESUS, the headline eagerly proclaims. I’ve seen this article shared on the The Evangelical Covenant...
Conservative, non-affirming Christians often cite Romans 1 when condemning gay Christians like me… I posted this as a response on Facebook this afternoon, but I thought maybe it should be shared more widely. We Christian gays are VERY VERY aware of Romans 1. We have...
Let’s talk about Innovative Love Coalition and why this project is so important for the Christian church. Music has always been one of the most significant ways that I connect with God, and I know I am not alone. From a very young age I was...
Yesterday Bethel Church in Redding rolled out a shiny, newly-revamped campaign featuring beautiful pictures, glowing testimonials, happy people and even a hashtag, #OnceGay. While I appreciate their sincere desire to honor God and to help people walk in freedom, I...