What’s it like to be gay and Christian? This page is designed to answer that question and many more.

These articles are written for gay Christians and for those who want to know more about us who are gay Christians.

Links to Recommended Books & Websites

Don't let your search for the truth end here!  Click on the links page for resources that provide plenty of information!

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The Rainbow Kingdom: Christianity
& the Homosexual Reconciled

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"...a spiritual gay man or woman’s
perfect first step out."
- Joseph Brant, Out & About Newspaper

Feature Article
How I dealt with my own reality...I'm Christian and gay.

Articles related to GLBT Christians

The GLBT community has unique issues that effect us.
These articles deal with some of them.
It's time for us to be counted.  It's time to put aside the debate whether or not Christians can be gay.  We need to be OUT.  We need to be GAY. And yes, we need to be CHRISTIAN.
There are several passages of Scripture that many Christians use to "clobber" gays and lesbians.  This article deals with one of them, Romans chapter 1, verses 26-28.

Previously Published Columns

These articles have been published as editorials in various newspapers
Cutting through the fat... and the nonsense.  Equal rights are NOT special rights!

The State House and Senate want to ban gay adoption, but its naked bigotry is seen through it all.

Part 1 of 2.  "Are you SURE you're going to heaven?"

Part 2 of 2. I prayed for God to send someone to love me. He did.
The Face of a Gay Man A response to public outcry regarding Clarksville Pride 2005.

General Teachings and Tales

These articles are meant to encourage and uplift.  My hope is that the Lord Jesus gives you a taste of His love and grace as you read them!
An allegory of how God calls us to take the plunge to follow Him!
This is a hilarious tale of what it's like to be tested! Not what you'd expect!

Letters, etcetera

These articles have been published as editorials in various newspapers
Christian legalists will sometimes respond to the articles on this site. What they say can't be ignored.  This section responds to them directly.

I decided to post letters that people have written to me. Click here if you'd like to write.  I won't post your full name unless you wish it.

I pray that they encourage you as they have me!

Sermons

These sermons and other teachings are posted online on the
Christian Community Church of Clarksville website.

Part 2 of a 7-part series, introducing the mission statement of Christian Community Church of Clarksville.

Part 5 of a 7-part series, introducing the mission statement of Christian Community Church of Clarksville.

The Joy of the Lord is OUR strength. And He gives us strength to impact the world around us!

This is a watershed message for everyone who's ever felt condemned, attacked, or wounded.  How can we break free from the scars of the past?

We all have those "dry spells."  And they're hard to go through. Find that glimmer of hope!
The Lost and the Found How much does God love us?  More than you might realize. A LOT more!

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