Our intentions matter little if we do not have the willingness to see them birthed into actions.

Someone asked me recently how I know God loves me…

I know because I love myself.

If you are not going specifically to advocate for the full inclusion and affirmation of LGBTQ people in a non-affirming congregation, you should leave.

For over 12 years I tried to pray the gay away. And when nothing worked, not prayer nor fasting nor crying out to God, I got desperate. So desperate that I attempted to take my own life.

Even after we come out, there’s still some baggage we have to unpack. Here’s how you can start to accept and love yourself more.