Posts Tagged: family
Cover to Cover
Cover to Cover: My strange journey from a conflicted conservative evangelical to a straight ally My journey to being an ally was a bit strange, as this message exchange shows: Hi dan. I am confused on your position on gay marriage….?
Cover to Cover
Cover to Cover: My strange journey from a conflicted conservative evangelical to a straight ally My journey to being an ally was a bit strange, as this message exchange shows: Hi dan. I am confused on your position on gay marriage….?
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
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
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
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
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
A 98 Year Old Evangelical
“What is wrong with these people?” asks my Dad. My 98 year old father went on a concerted quest, as a young man, to find a meaningful relationship with God. His mother, an Irish immigrant, had no use for any
A 98 Year Old Evangelical
“What is wrong with these people?” asks my Dad. My 98 year old father went on a concerted quest, as a young man, to find a meaningful relationship with God. His mother, an Irish immigrant, had no use for any
Hiding at Wheaton
Hiding at Wheaton As an undergrad, I hide from myself. My sophomore year, I fall in love with a man with relief. When stray thoughts enter my mind, I am creative. I am drawn to her face or her curves
Hiding at Wheaton
Hiding at Wheaton As an undergrad, I hide from myself. My sophomore year, I fall in love with a man with relief. When stray thoughts enter my mind, I am creative. I am drawn to her face or her curves
Don’t Limit Love. Support Marriage Equity.
This Tuesday, November 6, Minnesotans (like the rest of the country) will head to the polls to vote for President, Senator, and a host of other offices. This year, however, Minnesotans will also find two proposed constitutional amendments on
Don’t Limit Love. Support Marriage Equity.
This Tuesday, November 6, Minnesotans (like the rest of the country) will head to the polls to vote for President, Senator, and a host of other offices. This year, however, Minnesotans will also find two proposed constitutional amendments on
The Secret: Part 3
This is the third in a three-part series written by 2001 grad Jillian. December 31, 2011 My hand trembles as I reach out to click send. With fear, yes, but also with the effects of a bottomless cup of coffee.
The Secret: Part 3
This is the third in a three-part series written by 2001 grad Jillian. December 31, 2011 My hand trembles as I reach out to click send. With fear, yes, but also with the effects of a bottomless cup of coffee.
From Hostility to Action
Hostility. I grew up in one of the most conservative areas in the US, good ol’ West Michigan. Growing up, I did not give much thought to sexuality (sex, yes). It was normal for guys to like girls and
From Hostility to Action
Hostility. I grew up in one of the most conservative areas in the US, good ol’ West Michigan. Growing up, I did not give much thought to sexuality (sex, yes). It was normal for guys to like girls and
A (former) Prof & Always a Walking Partner
I’m a straight, happily married woman, a mother, grandmother, and former Wheaton professor. I am allied, but not in the typical ways, with OneWheaton members, family members, and various other students from several Christian colleges and universities. Having three gay
A (former) Prof & Always a Walking Partner
I’m a straight, happily married woman, a mother, grandmother, and former Wheaton professor. I am allied, but not in the typical ways, with OneWheaton members, family members, and various other students from several Christian colleges and universities. Having three gay
The Secret, Part 2
This post is second in a 3-part series by 2001 grad Jillian. Read her first post here. September 1, 2011, a response to an experience with Emotional Freedom Technique Even though I’m afraid to tell my family I’m gay, I
The Secret, Part 2
This post is second in a 3-part series by 2001 grad Jillian. Read her first post here. September 1, 2011, a response to an experience with Emotional Freedom Technique Even though I’m afraid to tell my family I’m gay, I