Newlywed Again

All of my adult life, I have known that I would never marry. Not because I am opposed to marriage – but because I have known, since my freshman year at Wheaton, that I am a lesbian (or “gay,” as

I Now Pronounce You: Part 2

“I Now Pronounce You:  The First Wheaton Alumnus-Officiated Unofficial Alabama Gay Wedding Homily in History” or: “How the Same-Sex Gospel Was Proclaimed in Birmingham” by Arik Bjorn Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two part article. Read Part

Letter to my Freshman Self

Letter to my Freshman Self Dear Freshman Matt, Let’s just get this out of the way: I’m not going to send you the winning lottery numbers for the next five years. Please. You should have thought about the possibility of

I Now Pronounce You: Part 1

“I Now Pronounce You:  The First Wheaton Alumnus-Officiated Unofficial Alabama Gay Wedding Homily in History” or: “How the Same-Sex Gospel Was Proclaimed in Birmingham” Several months ago I came out nationally.  As a recovering homophobe. Back in June, while our