After many years of denial, struggle, anger & depression I have, in my middle age, finally began to come out w/ my bisexuality. I am a life-long United Methodist (although I have left & come back many times). When I was 13, getting crushes on boys & girls, I didn...
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Being authentic: who God created me to be!
shared by David Elliott, Thu 5/19/11From the Blogosphere: Comments Tell the Story
shared by Believe Out Loud, Thu 5/19/11In the wake of Sojourners’ decision to not accept LGBT-affirming ads from Believe Out Loud, there have been some 75 news reports and blogs written about the controversy. While the articles themselves are compelling, the comments posted by readers are equally...
Your Stories: Selected Comments From Facebook and YouTube This Week
shared by Believe Out Loud, Wed 5/18/11As our online communities continue to grow, we are hearing from dozens of people around the country (and globe!) about how Believe Out Loud and its message of LGBT inclusion is impacting them. Here’s a sampling for your soul!
“I...
I Believe Out Loud Because...
shared by Believe Out Loud, Wed 5/18/11After viewing the Believe Out Loud “Got Moms?” video on Mother’s Day, Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ in Miami asked their congregation, “Why do you think it’s important to Believe Out Loud?” Here’s a sampling of...
Selected comments shared this week on Facebook in response to the Million Strong Campaign launch
shared by Believe Out Loud, Mon 5/9/11April Lee
I saw your organization in an article and I am so proud to be a heterosexual Christian that believes OUT LOUD that LGBTs should be able to openly express their religion inside all churches without shame. Just bought the shirt to prove it and shared the...
Why I'm not subscribing to Sojourners
shared by Believe Out Loud, Mon 5/9/11Reposted from a blog entitled, "Why I'm not subscribing to Sojourners" by Hollie Butler. Read full blog post here.
To whom it may concern,
I was given a few issues of Sojourners recently,...
Gay by God, proud by choice
shared by Suzie, Fri 5/6/11Four months ago, I felt a calling. It hit me like a bulldozer, and shook me more than anything I had ever know. Two minutes later, out minister asked the congregation if anyone wanted to share a testamony. If that wasn't a sign from God, I didn't know what was. So I...
"I love you, believe in you and invite you to believe out loud." --God
shared by Megan, Thu 2/17/11Dear Megan,
I want you to know I had so much fun when I created you. Mixing together a love for adventure, a love for the world and a dash of defiance. I'm so proud of the way you continue to express all the gifts I’ve given you. And I know that sometimes you...
A Letter From God
shared by James, Wed 2/16/11Dear James,
I was so moved to receive your letter – asking me for my blessing. You may remember sending me that letter almost 30 years ago, when you finally began to accept who you really were. Sadly I receive so many of these letters every day....
Believing Out Loud in Ohio
shared by Gwendy54, Wed 2/16/11In my midsize, Midwestern town, I recently wore my Believe Out Loud t-shirt to college. A classmate I didn't know very well complimented me on the shirt and asked me where she could get one.
It was a nice comment, but I didn’t...
