Life Lessons of a Loving Gay Christian — I am united to Jesus and want to love all others in His selfless way. I fail repeatedly. However, recently, I read about how Jesus warned against “Bible experts” who oppress Jesus’ followers. Here is what I learned. Justice and righteousness are a huge deal to God. The concept of…

Life Lessons of a Loving Gay Christian — I invite you to eavesdrop on a conversation. If you love Jesus, are gay, and tolerate respectful differences, this chat will be essential. Me: Thank you, Pastor, for initiating this chat. You have always been such a dear friend and supporter of mine. The last time we spoke was at…

Life Lessons of a Loving Gay Christian “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was a 30-minute television show that captivated young audiences in America from 1968–2001 (33 years!). True enough. I well remember my son being mesmerized in watching this kind, mild-demeanor celebrity. And each day, Mister Rogers taught obvious truths to every child and a mystery to many adults. …

Life Lessons of a Loving Gay Christian Ever since I universally came out as gay, I have been increasingly experiencing compassion and supplying mercy. I notice the marginalized — even at the Happiest Place on Earth. And this event was unforgettable! Magic in the Magic Kingdom In the fall of 2020, America was in crisis…

It’s good news for us gay Christians — We gay Christians have unceasingly heard it all before. “Being gay is a sin.” “Gay marriage is heresy.” And we gay Christians are usually invited by Evangelicals to “give our heart over to Jesus” — even when we already have. What is it like to be fully committed to Jesus…

Painting gays with a broad, condescending brush — Recently, I received from a lady (let’s give her the pseudonym “Jane”) an email entitled “Message of Repentance.” Below is her condensed message and my verbatim response. We both did our best to treat each other with dignity. Her Message First, this precious lady was respectful to me. Jane took the time…

Stories from a grateful son, husband, dad, and Papa — All families have their own private shit. Certainly, that was true in my case and the lives of every gay man I have ever met. But families can also be triumphant. Such was mine. And maybe yours. Everyone tells me, “Mike, you have lived the most unusual gay Christian life…

Conversion therapy is a cruel hoax — Prosperity Theology “Prosperity theology” asserts that God has a contract with humans. If the human provides enough faith, God will deliver health and wealth. Faith, in this case, means maintaining the right identity, “leaps of faith,” and charitable donations. Doesn’t it seem a tad cruel to tell someone deeply suffering that God…

Jesus gives us the answer — I occasionally receive mail from readers that says something like this: “Gay marriage is a sin. The Bible is very clear on this point.” Is Gay Marriage a Sin? Those who believe gay marriage is a sin will cite to me the following two verses from the Bible: · “Male and female He [God] created…